Comanche district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Apache

Apache is a town in Comanche district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 214 places to visit — 128 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Ellsworth Dam (14 km), Lake Lawtonka (25 km) and Mount Scott (28 km).

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Apache, Oklahoma
Apache, Comanche district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apache at a glance

Location
Comanche district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,430
Coordinates
34.8937° N, 98.3659° W
Places within 50 km
214 (18 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 museums

Top places to visit near Apache

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apache

136 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apache. The closest is Frisco (18 km); the best-known is Mount Scott (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Apache

96 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Apache. The closest is Ellsworth Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Apache

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apache. The closest is Squaretop School Original Site (26 km); the best-known is Fort Cobb (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Apache

8 museums within 100 km of Apache. The closest is Indian City USA (26 km); the best-known is Museum of the Great Plains (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Apache

4 churches within 100 km of Apache. The closest is Elgin First Baptist Church (18 km); the best-known is Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Apache

3 parks within 100 km of Apache. The closest is Mattie Beal Park (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Apache

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apache
  2. 14 km Ellsworth Dam · dam, Comanche
  3. 19 km Elmer Thomas Lake Dam · dam, Comanche
  4. 3 km Mount Scott · viewpoint, Comanche
  5. 3 km Lake Lawtonka · lake, Comanche
  6. 50 km Fort Cobb · fort, Caddo
  7. 30 km Back to Apache

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How to reach Apache

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apache by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints128136Frisco (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6196Ellsworth Dam (14 km)
    Forts & heritage913Squaretop School Original Site (26 km)
    Museums58Indian City USA (26 km)
    Churches44Elgin First Baptist Church (18 km)
    Parks13Mattie Beal Park (41 km)
    Caves23Ricks Man Cave (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (42 km)
    Other attractions12Apache Casino Hotel (40 km)
    Waterfalls11Post Oak Falls (49 km)

    Apache: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apache?

    Ellsworth Dam (dam, about 14 km), Lake Lawtonka (lake, about 25 km), Mount Scott (viewpoint, about 28 km), Elmer Thomas Lake Dam (dam, about 29 km), Fort Cobb (fort, about 30 km), Fort Sill (fort, about 31 km).

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

    214 places on Spotwander: 128 hill stations & viewpoints, 61 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apache?

    Frisco, about 18 km by road; Elgin Ridge (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Apache?

    Ellsworth Dam, about 14 km by road; Little Washita Creek Site 25 Reservoir (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apache?

    Squaretop School Original Site, about 26 km by road; Fort Cobb (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apache?

    Start in Apache, visit Ellsworth Dam, then Elmer Thomas Lake Dam, then Mount Scott, then Lake Lawtonka, then Fort Cobb, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apache?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Apache

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