Eagle district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Basalt

Basalt is a town in Eagle district, Colorado, United States, home to about 3,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 museums. The must-see places are Mount Sopris (21 km), Ruedi Dam (23 km) and Mount Daly (28 km).

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Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, Eagle district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basalt at a glance

Location
Eagle district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 3,891
Coordinates
39.3689° N, 107.0328° W
Places within 50 km
93 (36 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 museums

Top places to visit near Basalt

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basalt

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basalt. The closest is Box Canyon (4 km); the best-known is Mount Sopris (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Basalt

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Basalt. The closest is Spring Park Dam (11 km); the best-known is Ruedi Dam (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basalt

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basalt. The closest is Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Basalt

11 museums within 100 km of Basalt. The closest is Ann Korologos Gallery (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Basalt

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Basalt. The closest is Whitnach Falls (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Basalt

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basalt. The closest is Ski Lift Number 1 (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Basalt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basalt
  2. 1 km Ann Korologos Gallery · museum, Eagle
  3. 2 km Whitnach Falls · waterfall, Eagle
  4. 2 km Box Canyon · viewpoint, Eagle
  5. 19 km Ruedi Dam · dam, Eagle
  6. 40 km Mount Sopris · viewpoint, Pitkin
  7. 21 km Back to Basalt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basalt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints47165Box Canyon (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1837Spring Park Dam (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness (35 km)
    Museums911Ann Korologos Gallery (1 km)
    Waterfalls49Whitnach Falls (2 km)
    Forts & heritage68Ski Lift Number 1 (34 km)
    Caves33Kings Row Cave (41 km)
    Parks13Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park (41 km)
    Treks02CDT - Colorado Section (69 km)
    Other attractions11Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool (40 km)
    Temples11Wild West Express Coaster (41 km)
    Churches11Cathedral Peak (50 km)

    Basalt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basalt?

    Ann Korologos Gallery (museum, about 1 km), Mount Sopris (viewpoint, about 21 km), Whitnach Falls (waterfall, about 2 km), Ruedi Dam (dam, about 23 km), Box Canyon (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Daly (viewpoint, about 28 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basalt?

    Box Canyon, about 4 km by road; The Crown (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Basalt?

    Spring Park Dam, about 11 km by road; Thomas Dam (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Basalt?

    Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness, about 35 km by road; White River National Forest (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basalt?

    Start in Basalt, visit Ann Korologos Gallery, then Whitnach Falls, then Box Canyon, then Ruedi Dam, then Mount Sopris, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basalt?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Basalt

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