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Benkelman

Benkelman is a town in Dundy district, Nebraska, United States of about 840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 27 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Enders Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area and George W Norris Home.

40.0492° N, 101.5329° WPop. 840

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see2
Notable58
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Benkelman

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

108 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Benkelman
  2. Anderson Damdam · 1 hrs
  3. Arrow Head Damdam · 45 min
  4. Twin Lakeslake · 45 min
  5. Rock Creek State Recreation Areapark · 45 min
  6. Hells Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Benkelman
Today’s loopBenkelmanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benkelman?

Ward Bond Memorial Park (monument, about 1 km), Twin Lakes (lake, about 10 km), Arrow Head Dam (dam, about 16 km), Arrow Head Dam (dam, about 16 km), Anderson Dam (dam, about 18 km), Rock Creek State Recreation Area (park, about 25 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Benkelman?

United Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Trinity Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Benkelman?

Jones Canyon, about 5 km by road; Vogley Canyon (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benkelman?

Start in Benkelman, visit Anderson Dam, then Arrow Head Dam, then Twin Lakes, then Rock Creek State Recreation Area, then Hells Canyon, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.