Lyndon B. Johnson National GrasslandRucker PondLake Amon Carter DamCity of AlvordBall Knob HillBridgeport Falls
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Alvord

Alvord is a town in Wise district, Texas, United States of about 1,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland, Rucker Pond and Lake Amon Carter Dam.

33.3584° N, 97.6947° WPop. 1,403

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see44
Notable209
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland, nature spot near Alvord
Must-see

Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland

Nature spot · 7 km

Must-see

Rucker Pond

Lake · 18 km

Must-see

Lake Amon Carter Dam

Dam · 24 km · Montague

Places near Alvord by type

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One day from Alvord

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

124 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alvord
  2. Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslandnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Rucker Pondlake · 45 min
  4. Ball Knob Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Lake Amon Carter Damdam · 45 min
  6. Bridgeport Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Alvord
Today’s loopAlvordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alvord?

Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (nature spot, about 7 km), Rucker Pond (lake, about 18 km), City of Alvord (heritage site, about 1 km), Lake Amon Carter Dam (dam, about 24 km), Ball Knob Hill (hill, about 7 km), Ball Knob Cemetery (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

86 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Alvord?

City of Alvord, about 1 km by road; Ball Knob Cemetery (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Alvord?

Black Creek Reservoir, about 12 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 11a Dam (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alvord?

Start in Alvord, visit Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland, then Rucker Pond, then Ball Knob Hill, then Lake Amon Carter Dam, then Bridgeport Falls, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.