Dimmit district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Asherton

Asherton is a town in Dimmit district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 96 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Averhoff Reservoir (50 km), Tethered Aerostat Radar System (65 km) and Fort Duncan Historic Hospital (98 km).

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Asherton, Texas
Asherton, Dimmit district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Asherton at a glance

Location
Dimmit district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,084
Coordinates
28.4419° N, 99.7603° W
Places within 50 km
141 (1 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Asherton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Asherton: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Asherton

122 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Asherton. The closest is Mariposa Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Ward Lake Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Asherton

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Asherton. The closest is Bel-Asher (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Asherton

27 churches within 100 km of Asherton. The closest is Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Church of Christ (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Asherton

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Asherton. The closest is Stag Hollow (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Asherton

5 museums within 100 km of Asherton. The closest is My Story Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Asherton

3 parks within 100 km of Asherton. The closest is Presidio Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Asherton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Asherton
  2. 1 km Bel-Asher · heritage site, Dimmit
  3. 17 km Apostolic Assembly Church · church, Dimmit
  4. 1 km Church of Christ · church, Dimmit
  5. 1 km Dimmit County Courthouse · heritage site, Dimmit
  6. 29 km Ward Lake Dam · dam, Dimmit
  7. 14 km Back to Asherton

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How to reach Asherton

    All places near Asherton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asherton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs96122Mariposa Lake Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage728Bel-Asher (1 km)
    Churches2727Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints214Stag Hollow (18 km)
    Other attractions45KBEN-AM (Carrizo Springs) (16 km)
    Museums15My Story Museum (34 km)
    Parks33Presidio Park (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (47 km)

    Asherton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asherton?

    Bel-Asher (heritage site, about 1 km), Ward Lake Dam (dam, about 14 km), Dimmit County Courthouse (heritage site, about 17 km), Church of Christ (church, about 17 km), Apostolic Assembly Church (church, about 17 km), Reynolds and Wilson Lake Number 2 (lake, about 19 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 96 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Asherton?

    Mariposa Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Marmion Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Asherton?

    Bel-Asher, about 1 km by road; Dimmit County Courthouse (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Asherton?

    Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Lighthouse Church (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asherton?

    Start in Asherton, visit Bel-Asher, then Apostolic Assembly Church, then Church of Christ, then Dimmit County Courthouse, then Ward Lake Dam, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asherton?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Asherton

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