Welcome to Nordwache Your Home for the Society for Creative Anachronism in Madera, Fresno, Kings and Tulare County.
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Nordwache Archery Practice
August 16, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Heartland Archery Madera Range
Map apps do not have the best route for most vehicles, cutting through private lands, and dirt roads with large holes. The following map was based on the one provided by the business owner.
Also, $10.00, 24 hr access business site fee per person; cash, CashApp, or Venmo.
Site waiver required: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/609c4cbe904aa/web/
I hope to see folks there!Heartland Archery Range
Map Location at 37°01’59.6″N, 120°07’17.1″W
Madera, CA (Map apps show incorrect directions.)
Follow CA-99 N to Ave 18 1/2 (exit 159) in Madera County.
Take exit 159 from CA-99 N.
Head East towards Rd 24 (T intersection).
Turn North onto Rd 24.
Follow arrows around on visual map for safest drive.
Turn West onto Ave 20.
It starts as a gravel & dirt road past an orchard.
Ave 19 1/2 is a dirt road with large holes, but is faster.
$10.00, 24 hr access site fee per person; cash, CashApp, or Venmo.
Site waiver required: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/
609c4cbe904aa/web/
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