Powder River district, Montana, United States

Places to visit near Broadus

Broadus is a town in Powder River district, Montana, United States, home to about 488 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Terrett Butte (34 km) and Loaf of Bread Butte (100 km).

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Broadus, Montana
Broadus, Powder River district, Montana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Broadus at a glance

Location
Powder River district, Montana, United States
Population
about 488
Coordinates
45.4439° N, 105.4113° W
Places within 50 km
44 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Broadus

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Broadus

213 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Broadus. The closest is Schaffer Number 1 Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Broadus

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Broadus. The closest is Terrett Butte (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Broadus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Broadus
  2. 13 km Turnbull Number 1 Dam · dam, Powder River
  3. 20 km Russell Number 1 Dam · dam, Powder River
  4. 23 km Terrett Butte · viewpoint, Powder River
  5. 29 km Mathew James Number 1 Dam · dam, Powder River
  6. 6 km Schaffer Number 1 Dam · dam, Powder River
  7. 6 km Back to Broadus

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From travellers near Broadus

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How to reach Broadus

    All places near Broadus by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Broadus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39213Schaffer Number 1 Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints530Terrett Butte (34 km)
    Parks01Custer National Forest - Ashland Division (64 km)
    Forts & heritage01Fort Howes (75 km)

    Broadus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Broadus?

    Schaffer Number 1 Dam (dam, about 6 km), Mathew James Number 1 Dam (dam, about 10 km), Russell Number 1 Dam (dam, about 13 km), Turnbull Number 1 Dam (dam, about 13 km), Terrett Butte (viewpoint, about 34 km), Watters Number 1 Dam (dam, about 17 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Broadus?

    Schaffer Number 1 Dam, about 6 km by road; Mathew James Number 1 Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Broadus?

    Terrett Butte, about 34 km by road; Saddle Butte (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Broadus?

    Start in Broadus, visit Turnbull Number 1 Dam, then Russell Number 1 Dam, then Terrett Butte, then Mathew James Number 1 Dam, then Schaffer Number 1 Dam, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Broadus?

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

    Towns near Broadus

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