Graham district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Cactus Flat

Cactus Flat is a town in Graham district, Arizona, United States, home to about 1,518 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Roper Lake State Park (1 km), San Simon Valley (11 km) and Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam (14 km).

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Cactus Flat at a glance

Location
Graham district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 1,518
Coordinates
32.7584° N, 109.7162° W
Places within 50 km
85 (10 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cactus Flat

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cactus Flat

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cactus Flat. The closest is Clay Knoll (5 km); the best-known is San Simon Valley (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cactus Flat

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cactus Flat. The closest is Cactus Dam (1 km); the best-known is Roper Lake State Park (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cactus Flat

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cactus Flat. The closest is Dan Williams House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cactus Flat

17 churches within 100 km of Cactus Flat. The closest is Church of Christ (4 km); the best-known is The Gila Valley Arizona Temple (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cactus Flat

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cactus Flat. The closest is Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cactus Flat

5 museums within 100 km of Cactus Flat. The closest is Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cactus Flat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cactus Flat
  2. 1 km Roper Lake State Park · lake, Graham
  3. 11 km San Simon Valley · viewpoint, Graham
  4. 20 km The Gila Valley Arizona Temple · church, Graham
  5. 16 km Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam · dam, Graham
  6. 8 km Mount Graham · viewpoint, Graham
  7. 20 km Back to Cactus Flat

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cactus Flat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints762Clay Knoll (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2953Cactus Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2436Dan Williams House (9 km)
    Churches1417Church of Christ (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (43 km)
    Museums25Eastern Arizona Museum and Historical Society (23 km)
    Caves15Ice Caves (25 km)
    Waterfalls15Grant Creek Falls (26 km)
    Other attractions25KWRQ-FM (Clifton) (49 km)
    Parks34Graham County Fairgrounds (5 km)
    Temples11The Gila Valley Temple (7 km)

    Cactus Flat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cactus Flat?

    Roper Lake State Park (lake, about 1 km), San Simon Valley (viewpoint, about 11 km), Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam (dam, about 14 km), The Gila Valley Arizona Temple (church, about 17 km), Mount Graham (viewpoint, about 20 km), Church of Christ (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cactus Flat?

    85 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cactus Flat?

    Clay Knoll, about 5 km by road; San Simon Valley (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cactus Flat?

    Cactus Dam, about 1 km by road; Roper Lake State Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cactus Flat?

    Dan Williams House, about 9 km by road; J. Mark Wilson House (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cactus Flat?

    Start in Cactus Flat, visit Roper Lake State Park, then San Simon Valley, then The Gila Valley Arizona Temple, then Frye Mesa Reservoir Dam, then Mount Graham, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cactus Flat?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cactus Flat

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