Okanogan district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Brewster

Brewster is a town in Okanogan district, Washington, United States, home to about 2,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Pateros (10 km), Alta Lake State Park (17 km) and Bridgeport State Park (20 km).

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Brewster, Washington
Brewster, Okanogan district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brewster at a glance

Location
Okanogan district, Washington, United States
Population
about 2,354
Coordinates
48.0960° N, 119.7806° W
Places within 50 km
36 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Brewster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brewster: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brewster

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brewster. The closest is Harmony Heights (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brewster

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brewster. The closest is Indian Dan Canyon Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Pateros (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brewster

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brewster. The closest is Bridgeport Bar Wildlife Area (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Brewster

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Brewster. The closest is Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park (53 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Brewster

3 parks within 100 km of Brewster. The closest is Bridgeport State Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Brewster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brewster
  2. 17 km Alta Lake State Park · lake, Okanogan
  3. 13 km Wells Dam · dam, Chelan
  4. 14 km Lake Pateros · lake, Douglas
  5. 15 km Bridgeport State Park · park, Okanogan
  6. 12 km Bridgeport Bar Wildlife Area · nature spot, Douglas
  7. 8 km Back to Brewster

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How to reach Brewster

    All places near Brewster by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brewster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints761Harmony Heights (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1433Indian Dan Canyon Dam (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens916Bridgeport Bar Wildlife Area (8 km)
    Waterfalls04Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park (53 km)
    Parks23Bridgeport State Park (20 km)
    Other attractions22Ford Spring (16 km)
    Forts & heritage11Gallaher House (16 km)
    Churches11Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (42 km)

    Brewster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brewster?

    Lake Pateros (lake, about 10 km), Alta Lake State Park (lake, about 17 km), Bridgeport State Park (park, about 20 km), Wells Dam (dam, about 22 km), Bridgeport Bar Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Indian Dan Canyon Dam (dam, about 8 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brewster?

    Harmony Heights, about 8 km by road; Tenas Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brewster?

    Indian Dan Canyon Dam, about 8 km by road; Lake Pateros (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Brewster?

    Bridgeport Bar Wildlife Area, about 8 km by road; Indian Dan Canyon Wildlife Area (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brewster?

    Start in Brewster, visit Alta Lake State Park, then Wells Dam, then Lake Pateros, then Bridgeport State Park, then Bridgeport Bar Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brewster?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Brewster

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