Little Sandy National Wildlife RefugeTyler State ParkLake Gilmer DamGladewater Hunt and Fish Club DamCamp FordBethlehem Church
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Big Sandy

Big Sandy is a town in Smith district, Texas, United States of about 1,374 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit: 82 forts & heritage, 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 49 churches. The must-see places are Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge, Tyler State Park and Lake Gilmer Dam.

32.5838° N, 95.1088° WPop. 1,374

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km235
Must-see27
Notable253
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 18 km

Tyler State Park, park near Big Sandy
Must-see

Tyler State Park

Park · 26 km

Lake Gilmer Dam, dam near Big Sandy
Must-see

Lake Gilmer Dam

Dam · 29 km · Upshur

Places near Big Sandy by type

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One day from Big Sandy

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

136 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 Big Sandy
  2. Gladewater Hunt and Fish Club Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lake Gilmer Damdam · 45 min
  4. Little Sandy National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Tyler State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Camp Fordpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Big Sandy
Today’s loopBig SandyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Big Sandy?

Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 18 km), Tyler State Park (park, about 26 km), Lake Gilmer Dam (dam, about 29 km), Gladewater Hunt and Fish Club Dam (dam, about 11 km), Camp Ford (park, about 32 km), Bethlehem Church (church, about 13 km).

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

235 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 49 churches, 20 museums, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Big Sandy?

First Baptist Church of Winona, about 15 km by road; Elisha Everett Lott (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Big Sandy?

Gladewater Hunt and Fish Club Dam, about 11 km by road; Lake Gladewater Dam (18 km) is next.

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

Start in Big Sandy, visit Gladewater Hunt and Fish Club Dam, then Lake Gilmer Dam, then Little Sandy National Wildlife Refuge, then Tyler State Park, then Camp Ford, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.