Nez Perce district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Asotin

Asotin is a town in Nez Perce district, Idaho, United States, home to about 1,282 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 parks. The must-see places are Fort Lapwai (27 km), Fields Spring State Park (38 km) and Winchester Dam (44 km).

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Asotin, Idaho
Asotin, Nez Perce district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Asotin at a glance

Location
Nez Perce district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 1,282
Coordinates
46.3393° N, 117.0482° W
Places within 50 km
95 (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 and parks

Top places to visit near Asotin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Asotin: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Asotin

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Asotin. The closest is Upper Westside (1 km); the best-known is Pigeon Roost (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Asotin

29 churches within 100 km of Asotin. The closest is Full Gospel Church (1 km); the best-known is Truth Baptist Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Asotin

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Asotin. The closest is Sunset Palisades Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Asotin

22 parks within 100 km of Asotin. The closest is Chief Looking Glass Park (1 km); the best-known is Hells Gate State Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Asotin

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Asotin. The closest is Hells Gate State Recreation Area (2 km); the best-known is Fields Spring State Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Asotin

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Asotin. The closest is Count Chute Ridge (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Asotin

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

  1. Start in Asotin
  2. 1 km Asotin County Museum · museum, Asotin
  3. 3 km Hells Gate State Park · gateway, Nez Perce
  4. 3 km Sunset Palisades Dam · dam, Nez Perce
  5. 6 km Truth Baptist Church · church, Nez Perce
  6. 20 km Fort Lapwai · fort, Nez Perce
  7. 27 km Back to Asotin

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How to reach Asotin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asotin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1868Upper Westside (1 km)
    Churches2829Full Gospel Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1023Sunset Palisades Dam (5 km)
    Parks1822Chief Looking Glass Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens920Hells Gate State Recreation Area (2 km)
    Waterfalls110Count Chute Ridge (47 km)
    Forts & heritage26William Craig Historical Monument (27 km)
    Museums24Asotin County Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Chestnut Beach (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Tenmile Rapids (6 km)
    Caves23Hole in the Rock (45 km)
    Other attractions02Chipman Trail (54 km)

    Asotin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asotin?

    Asotin County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Hells Gate State Park (gateway, about 3 km), Sunset Palisades Dam (dam, about 5 km), Fort Lapwai (fort, about 27 km), Truth Baptist Church (church, about 10 km), Pigeon Roost (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Asotin?

    Upper Westside, about 1 km by road; Westside (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Asotin?

    Full Gospel Church, about 1 km by road; Old Country Church House and Refuge (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Asotin?

    Sunset Palisades Dam, about 5 km by road; Reservoir A Dam (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asotin?

    Start in Asotin, visit Asotin County Museum, then Hells Gate State Park, then Sunset Palisades Dam, then Truth Baptist Church, then Fort Lapwai, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asotin?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Asotin

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