Jackson district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Altus

Altus is a town in Jackson district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 19,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are Quartz Mountain State Park (37 km), Quartz Mountain (37 km) and Lake Altus (39 km).

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Altus, Oklahoma
Altus, Jackson district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Altus at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 19,214
Coordinates
34.6381° N, 99.3340° W
Places within 50 km
74 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Altus

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Altus

121 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Altus. The closest is Navajo Mountain (21 km); the best-known is Quartz Mountain (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Altus

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Altus. The closest is Altus City Reservoir Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Altus

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Altus. The closest is Robert E Lee School (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Altus

13 churches within 100 km of Altus. The closest is Church of Christ (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Altus

5 museums within 100 km of Altus. The closest is Museum of the Western Prairie (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Altus

3 parks within 100 km of Altus. The closest is Quartz Mountain State Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Altus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Altus
  2. 1 km Robert E Lee School · heritage site, Jackson
  3. 1 km Church of Christ · church, Jackson
  4. 4 km Church of God · church, Jackson
  5. 1 km Apache Monument · monument, Jackson
  6. 2 km Museum of the Western Prairie · museum, Jackson
  7. 2 km Back to Altus

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How to reach Altus

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Altus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23121Navajo Mountain (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2393Altus City Reservoir Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1120Robert E Lee School (1 km)
    Churches1013Church of Christ (2 km)
    Museums35Museum of the Western Prairie (2 km)
    Parks13Quartz Mountain State Park (37 km)
    Waterfalls03Post Oak Falls (70 km)
    Caves12Altus AFB Crash Pads : The Bat Cave (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Charons Garden Wilderness Area (68 km)
    Other attractions11M116 (50 km)
    Temples11Abernathy Boys Statue (50 km)

    Altus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Altus?

    Robert E Lee School (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum of the Western Prairie (museum, about 2 km), Apache Monument (monument, about 2 km), Church of Christ (church, about 2 km), Church of God (church, about 2 km), Altus City Reservoir Dam (dam, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Altus?

    74 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Altus?

    Navajo Mountain, about 21 km by road; Dempsey Peak (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Altus?

    Altus City Reservoir Dam, about 3 km by road; Altus Reservoir Dam (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Altus?

    Robert E Lee School, about 1 km by road; Apache Monument (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Altus?

    Start in Altus, visit Robert E Lee School, then Church of Christ, then Church of God, then Apache Monument, then Museum of the Western Prairie, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Altus?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Altus

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Altus’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Altus on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.