Ten archery facilities across Maryland made this list, located in cities including Owings Mills, Gaithersburg, Glen Arm, Hanover, Middle River, Derwood, Gambrills, Perry Hall, Fort Washington, and Marriottsville. These venues range in rating from 4.3 to 5.0 stars. The selection consists of a mix of indoor facilities, sports clubs, public ranges, and specialized bowhunters clubs.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. GUNTRY Maryland
Located in Owings Mills, this indoor facility holds a 4.7 rating from 1,526 reviews. It features over eight lanes with ranges from 5 to 40 yards. Reviewers describe it as a well-maintained space with good staff and members.
2. INVICTA SPORTS CLUB
This Gaithersburg club has a 4.7 rating based on 73 reviews. It is recommended for those wanting to learn archery, with feedback highlighting clear introductions and great instruction.
3. Baltimore Bowmen
Based in Glen Arm, this facility is rated 4.8 by 64 reviewers. It is described as a well-maintained location that is easy to access and hosted by a great group of people. Compound shooters use this range.
4. Dodgebow Baltimore
This Hanover venue has a 4.4 rating from 89 reviews. Recent feedback mentions a poor experience regarding group reservations and a lack of communication via email and phone.
5. Gunpowder Falls Archery Range – Free
Located in Middle River, this range has a 4.6 rating from 30 reviews. It is a location where archers have had friendly experiences sharing targets and the range during busy times.
6. Lake Needwood Archery Range
This public range in Derwood is rated 4.8 based on 24 reviews. It offers distances ranging from 10 to 100 yards and is noted for being fairly well maintained, though it gets busy in nice weather.
7. Anne Arundel Archers
Situated in Gambrills, this local range has a 4.5 rating from 29 reviews. It provides both member and free lanes located near local amenities.
8. Vingt Neuf Bowmen Archery
This Perry Hall indoor club is rated 4.6 by 25 reviewers. It offers family archery sessions and is described as a reasonably priced winter activity with knowledgeable and courteous staff.
9. Archery Range-Bock Road Maintenance Yard
Located in Fort Washington, this site has a 4.3 rating from 31 reviews. The facility includes three targets, a picnic table, a small parking lot, and a bike/walking trail.
10. Heart of Maryland Bowhunters Club
This Marriottsville club holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 13 reviews. It is described as an awesome place for archery lovers and groups.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average user ratings with the total volume of feedback to ensure statistical relevance. For a full breakdown, see our methodology.