Douglas district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Armour

Armour is a town in Douglas district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 686 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 64 churches, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Simpson Lake (13 km), Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (20 km) and Fort Randall Dam (41 km).

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Armour, South Dakota
Armour, Douglas district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Armour at a glance

Location
Douglas district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 686
Coordinates
43.3186° N, 98.3468° W
Places within 50 km
133 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Armour

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Armour: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Armour

78 churches within 100 km of Armour. The closest is United Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Armour

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Armour. The closest is Simpson Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Armour

32 parks within 100 km of Armour. The closest is Corsica City Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Armour

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Armour. The closest is Blooming Valley (23 km); the best-known is Pte Ṭaṭiyopa (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Armour

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Armour. The closest is Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Armour

12 museums within 100 km of Armour. The closest is Corsica Area Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Armour

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Armour
  2. 13 km Simpson Lake · lake, Douglas
  3. 49 km Fort Randall Dam · fort, Charles Mix
  4. 2 km Randall Creek Recreation Area · nature spot, Gregory
  5. 22 km Lake Andes · lake, Charles Mix
  6. 1 km Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Charles Mix
  7. 20 km Back to Armour

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Armour by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6478United Church of Christ (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3053Simpson Lake (13 km)
    Parks1432Corsica City Park (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints817Blooming Valley (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (20 km)
    Museums312Corsica Area Museum (16 km)
    Forts & heritage111Fort Randall (50 km)
    Beaches & coast68Johnson Bay (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Jones Island (81 km)
    Other attractions01Saint Peter's Grotto (87 km)
    Caves01Asimus Dam (89 km)

    Armour: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Armour?

    Simpson Lake (lake, about 13 km), Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 20 km), Lake Andes (lake, about 20 km), Fort Randall Dam (fort, about 41 km), Randall Creek Recreation Area (nature spot, about 42 km), United Church of Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Armour?

    United Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Redeemer Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Armour?

    Simpson Lake, about 13 km by road; Corsica Lake Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Armour?

    Corsica City Park, about 14 km by road; Wagner Park (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Armour?

    Start in Armour, visit Simpson Lake, then Fort Randall Dam, then Randall Creek Recreation Area, then Lake Andes, then Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Armour?

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

    Towns near Armour

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