La Paz district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Big River

Big River is a town in La Paz district, Arizona, United States, home to about 1,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast and 29 churches. The must-see places are Riverside Mountains (26 km), Parker Dam (33 km) and Lake Havasu (40 km).

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Big River, Arizona
Big River, La Paz district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Big River at a glance

Location
La Paz district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 1,327
Coordinates
34.1400° N, 114.3613° W
Places within 50 km
199 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Big River

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Big River

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Big River. The closest is Arch Peak (7 km); the best-known is Vidal Valley (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Big River

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Big River. The closest is Lucky Day Mine (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Big River

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Big River. The closest is Bluewater Casino Beach (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Big River

33 churches within 100 km of Big River. The closest is Old Presbyterian Church (7 km); the best-known is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Big River

21 parks within 100 km of Big River. The closest is Ahakhav Tribal Preserve (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Big River

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Big River. The closest is Fish Island (8 km); the best-known is Riverside Mountains (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Big River

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Big River
  2. 8 km Messiah Luthren Church · church, La Paz
  3. 1 km Parker Methodist Church · church, La Paz
  4. 1 km The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church, La Paz
  5. 9 km Deer Island · island, La Paz
  6. 24 km Riverside Mountains · nature spot, La Paz
  7. 26 km Back to Big River

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Big River by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4255Arch Peak (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2843Lucky Day Mine (9 km)
    Beaches & coast3334Bluewater Casino Beach (12 km)
    Churches2933Old Presbyterian Church (7 km)
    Parks2021Ahakhav Tribal Preserve (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1317Fish Island (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1317Headgate Rock Dam (10 km)
    Other attractions1012KMDX-FM (Parker) (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves910Deer Island (3 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascade Mine Number One (26 km)
    Museums11Colorado River Indian Tribes Museum (10 km)

    Big River: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Big River?

    Deer Island (island, about 3 km), Riverside Mountains (nature spot, about 26 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 7 km), Parker Methodist Church (church, about 8 km), Messiah Luthren Church (church, about 8 km), Lucky Day Mine (heritage site, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Big River?

    199 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast, 29 churches, 20 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Big River?

    Arch Peak, about 7 km by road; Vista Peak (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Big River?

    Lucky Day Mine, about 9 km by road; To All the Fallen Soliders Buried Here Wall of Honor (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Big River?

    Bluewater Casino Beach, about 12 km by road; Sandy Beach (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Big River?

    Start in Big River, visit Messiah Luthren Church, then Parker Methodist Church, then The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then Deer Island, then Riverside Mountains, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Big River?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Big River

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