Osage district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Barnsdall

Barnsdall is a town in Osage district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,209 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 9 museums and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Waxhoma Lake Dam (5 km), Birch Reservoir (6 km) and Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve (15 km).

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Barnsdall, Oklahoma
Barnsdall, Osage district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barnsdall at a glance

Location
Osage district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,209
Coordinates
36.5620° N, 96.1617° W
Places within 50 km
104 (13 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 museums

Top places to visit near Barnsdall

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

75 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barnsdall. The closest is Waxhoma Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Barnsdall

44 churches within 100 km of Barnsdall. The closest is First United Methodist Church (24 km); the best-known is Bartlesville Southern Baptist Church (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Barnsdall

40 museums within 100 km of Barnsdall. The closest is Woolaroc Museum (15 km); the best-known is Osage Nation (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barnsdall

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barnsdall. The closest is Wooster Mound (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Barnsdall

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnsdall. The closest is World's Only Main Street Oil Well (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Barnsdall

23 parks within 100 km of Barnsdall. The closest is Osage Hills State Park (24 km); the best-known is Jo Allyn Lowe Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Barnsdall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnsdall
  2. 5 km Waxhoma Lake Dam · dam, Osage
  3. 14 km Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve · nature spot, Osage
  4. 26 km Osage Nation · museum, Osage
  5. 24 km Birch Reservoir · reservoir, Osage
  6. 6 km World's Only Main Street Oil Well · heritage site, Osage
  7. 0 km Back to Barnsdall

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnsdall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4875Waxhoma Lake Dam (5 km)
    Churches1044First United Methodist Church (24 km)
    Museums940Woolaroc Museum (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints834Wooster Mound (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1230World's Only Main Street Oil Well (1 km)
    Parks623Osage Hills State Park (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve (15 km)
    Beaches & coast26Tall Chief Cove Beach (34 km)
    Other attractions15KRMG-FM (Sand Springs) (49 km)
    Temples13Grace Apostolic Temple (50 km)
    Waterfalls22Bluestem Falls (29 km)
    Caves01The Cave House (59 km)

    Barnsdall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnsdall?

    Waxhoma Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Birch Reservoir (reservoir, about 6 km), Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve (nature spot, about 15 km), World's Only Main Street Oil Well (heritage site, about 1 km), Osage Nation (museum, about 24 km), Skiatook Lake (lake, about 31 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 9 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Barnsdall?

    Waxhoma Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Birch Reservoir (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnsdall?

    First United Methodist Church, about 24 km by road; Ascension Church (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Barnsdall?

    Woolaroc Museum, about 15 km by road; Osage Nation (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnsdall?

    Start in Barnsdall, visit Waxhoma Lake Dam, then Woolaroc Wildlife Preserve, then Osage Nation, then Birch Reservoir, then World's Only Main Street Oil Well, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnsdall?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Barnsdall

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