Shenandoah district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Basye

Basye is a town in Shenandoah district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,253 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 churches. The must-see places are Great North Mountain (8 km), Lost River State Park (19 km) and Trout Pond (21 km).

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Basye, Virginia
Basye, Shenandoah district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Basye at a glance

Location
Shenandoah district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,253
Coordinates
38.8071° N, 78.7922° W
Places within 50 km
98 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Basye

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basye

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basye. The closest is Bryce Mountain (2 km); the best-known is Great North Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Basye

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Basye. The closest is Lost River State Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Basye

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Basye. The closest is Stony Creek Number Nine Dam (1 km); the best-known is Trout Pond (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Basye

14 churches within 100 km of Basye. The closest is Church Rock (14 km); the best-known is Woodstock Museum of Shenandoah County Virginia (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Basye

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basye. The closest is Wissler Road (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Basye

5 parks within 100 km of Basye. The closest is Wolf Gap Recreation Area (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Basye

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basye
  2. 1 km Stony Creek Number Nine Dam · dam, Shenandoah
  3. 22 km Great North Mountain · viewpoint, Hardy
  4. 7 km Trout Pond · lake, Allegany
  5. 18 km Lost River State Park · nature spot, Hardy
  6. 14 km Great North Mountain · viewpoint, Shenandoah
  7. 8 km Back to Basye

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Basye by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints72126Bryce Mountain (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens429Lost River State Park (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714Stony Creek Number Nine Dam (1 km)
    Churches314Church Rock (14 km)
    Forts & heritage25Wissler Road (19 km)
    Parks25Wolf Gap Recreation Area (20 km)
    Caves14Adams Cave (6 km)
    Other attractions34Cold Spring (15 km)
    Treks13Massanutten Trail (36 km)
    Museums22Edinburg Mill (24 km)
    Waterfalls11Falls Ridge Waterfall (11 km)

    Basye: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Basye?

    Great North Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lost River State Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Trout Pond (lake, about 21 km), Stony Creek Number Nine Dam (dam, about 1 km), Great North Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Bryce Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Basye?

    Bryce Mountain, about 2 km by road; Powder Springs Mountain (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Basye?

    Lost River State Park, about 19 km by road; Wardensville Wildlife Management Area (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Basye?

    Stony Creek Number Nine Dam, about 1 km by road; Lake Carroll (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Basye?

    Start in Basye, visit Stony Creek Number Nine Dam, then Great North Mountain, then Trout Pond, then Lost River State Park, then Great North Mountain, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Basye?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Basye

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