Lamar district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Barnesville

Barnesville is a town in Lamar district, Georgia, United States, home to about 6,625 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chief Mcintosh Lake Dam (38 km), Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area West (47 km) and Historic Crawford County Courthouse (49 km).

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Barnesville, Georgia
Barnesville, Lamar district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barnesville at a glance

Location
Lamar district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 6,625
Coordinates
33.0546° N, 84.1557° W
Places within 50 km
131 (3 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

Top places to visit near Barnesville

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barnesville: 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 Barnesville

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barnesville. The closest is Aiken Lake Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barnesville

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barnesville. The closest is Hog Mountain (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Barnesville

25 churches within 100 km of Barnesville. The closest is Fredonia Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barnesville

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnesville. The closest is Gachet House (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Barnesville

10 parks within 100 km of Barnesville. The closest is Arrowhead Park (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Barnesville

9 museums within 100 km of Barnesville. The closest is Old Jail Museum & Archives (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Barnesville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnesville
  2. 1 km Old Jail Museum & Archives · museum, Lamar
  3. 4 km Potato Creek Watershed Structure # 103 Dam · dam, Lamar
  4. 4 km Ward's Lake Dam · dam, Lamar
  5. 2 km Aiken Lake Dam · dam, Lamar
  6. 4 km Hog Mountain · viewpoint, Lamar
  7. 2 km Back to Barnesville

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How to reach Barnesville

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnesville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5793Aiken Lake Dam (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3039Hog Mountain (2 km)
    Churches1725Fredonia Church (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1317Gachet House (6 km)
    Parks010Arrowhead Park (53 km)
    Museums49Old Jail Museum & Archives (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Sprewell Bluff Wildlife Management Area West (47 km)
    Other attractions17Historic Crawford County Courthouse (49 km)
    Waterfalls36High Falls Baptist Church (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Shelly Island (43 km)
    Beaches & coast15Bunker (34 km)

    Barnesville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnesville?

    Old Jail Museum & Archives (museum, about 1 km), Hog Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km), Aiken Lake Dam (dam, about 3 km), Potato Creek Watershed Structure # 103 Dam (dam, about 5 km), Ward's Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Gachet House (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 57 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Barnesville?

    Aiken Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Potato Creek Watershed Structure # 103 Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barnesville?

    Hog Mountain, about 2 km by road; Pine Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnesville?

    Fredonia Church, about 8 km by road; Ebenezer United Methodist Church (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnesville?

    Start in Barnesville, visit Old Jail Museum & Archives, then Potato Creek Watershed Structure # 103 Dam, then Ward's Lake Dam, then Aiken Lake Dam, then Hog Mountain, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnesville?

    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.

    Towns near Barnesville

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