Golden Valley district, North Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Beach

Beach is a town in Golden Valley district, North Dakota, United States, home to about 1,115 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Beach Pond and Golf Course (2 km), Rough Rider State Park (44 km) and Chimney Park (45 km).

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Beach, North Dakota
Beach, Golden Valley district, North Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beach at a glance

Location
Golden Valley district, North Dakota, United States
Population
about 1,115
Coordinates
46.9181° N, 104.0044° W
Places within 50 km
78 (6 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 Beach

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beach

94 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beach. The closest is Knight Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beach

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beach. The closest is Golden Valley Fairgrounds (1 km); the best-known is Camels Hump Butte (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Beach

15 churches within 100 km of Beach. The closest is St. Johns (1 km); the best-known is Medora Lutheran Church (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Beach

10 museums within 100 km of Beach. The closest is Old School House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Beach

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beach. The closest is Golden Valley Veterans Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Beach

8 parks within 100 km of Beach. The closest is Public Playground (1 km); the best-known is Rough Rider State Park (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Beach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beach
  2. 1 km Golden Valley Veterans Memorial · monument, Golden Valley
  3. 1 km Old School House · museum, Golden Valley
  4. 1 km Golden Valley County Museum · museum, Golden Valley
  5. 1 km Beach Pond and Golf Course · beach, Golden Valley
  6. 15 km Knight Dam · dam, Wibaux
  7. 15 km Back to Beach

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How to reach Beach

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2194Knight Dam (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1543Golden Valley Fairgrounds (1 km)
    Churches1315St. Johns (1 km)
    Museums910Old School House (1 km)
    Forts & heritage68Golden Valley Veterans Memorial (1 km)
    Parks78Public Playground (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Wibaux City Park (20 km)
    Other attractions13Wibaux County Fairgrounds (19 km)
    Beaches & coast22Gazebo Park - Beach Community Park (1 km)
    Temples11Assembly of God Calvary Temple (20 km)

    Beach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beach?

    Beach Pond and Golf Course (beach, about 2 km), Golden Valley Veterans Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Old School House (museum, about 1 km), Golden Valley County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Knight Dam (dam, about 15 km), Camels Hump Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 18 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 9 museums, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Beach?

    Knight Dam, about 15 km by road; Uekert Dam (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beach?

    Golden Valley Fairgrounds, about 1 km by road; Jackrabbit Butte (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beach?

    St. Johns, about 1 km by road; First Luthern (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beach?

    Start in Beach, visit Golden Valley Veterans Memorial, then Old School House, then Golden Valley County Museum, then Beach Pond and Golf Course, then Knight Dam, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beach?

    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 Beach

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