Marshall district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Britton

Britton is a town in Marshall district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 1,242 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 93 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Twomile Lake (25 km), Fourmile Lake (27 km) and Ninemile Lake (28 km).

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Britton, South Dakota
Britton, Marshall district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Britton at a glance

Location
Marshall district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 1,242
Coordinates
45.7916° N, 97.7509° W
Places within 50 km
170 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Britton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Britton: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Britton

125 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Britton. The closest is WRC Flood Control Dam (10 km); the best-known is Twomile Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Britton

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Britton. The closest is Stoa Slough (29 km); the best-known is Sica Hollow State Park (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Britton

35 churches within 100 km of Britton. The closest is United Methodist (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Britton

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Britton. The closest is Fort Sisseton Historic State Park (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Britton

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Britton. The closest is Oak Gulch (6 km); the best-known is Six Mile Hill (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Britton

7 museums within 100 km of Britton. The closest is Marshall County Prayer Rock Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Britton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Britton
  2. 25 km Twomile Lake · lake, Marshall
  3. 3 km Fort Sisseton Historic State Park · fort, Marshall
  4. 10 km Fourmile Lake · lake, Marshall
  5. 3 km Sixmile Lake · lake, Marshall
  6. 4 km Ninemile Lake · lake, Marshall
  7. 28 km Back to Britton

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From travellers near Britton

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How to reach Britton

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    Within 15 km of Britton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Britton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs93125WRC Flood Control Dam (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2936Stoa Slough (29 km)
    Churches3035United Methodist (1 km)
    Forts & heritage218Fort Sisseton Historic State Park (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints811Oak Gulch (6 km)
    Museums37Marshall County Prayer Rock Museum (1 km)
    Parks56Williamson Park (26 km)
    Beaches & coast03Benzel Bay (51 km)
    Other attractions01M42 (70 km)
    Waterfalls01Mineral Spring Falls (100 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Carlson Island (100 km)

    Britton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Britton?

    Twomile Lake (lake, about 25 km), Fourmile Lake (lake, about 27 km), Ninemile Lake (lake, about 28 km), Fort Sisseton Historic State Park (fort, about 28 km), Sixmile Lake (lake, about 28 km), High Lake (lake, about 31 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 93 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 30 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Britton?

    WRC Flood Control Dam, about 10 km by road; Penrhos Farms #2 Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Britton?

    Stoa Slough, about 29 km by road; Marshall County Waterfowl Production Area (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Britton?

    United Methodist, about 1 km by road; St. John de Britto Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Britton?

    Start in Britton, visit Twomile Lake, then Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, then Fourmile Lake, then Sixmile Lake, then Ninemile Lake, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Britton?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Britton

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