Lake Casa BlancaFort McIntoshCerrito PrietoEncinal Presbyterian ChurchSwisher LakeFrank Nunley Lake Dam
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Cactus

Cactus is a town in Webb district, Texas, United States of about 2,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 85 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 21 churches. The must-see places are Lake Casa Blanca, Camp Huisache and Fort McIntosh.

27.9069° N, 99.3939° WPop. 2,722

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see8
Notable109
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lake Casa Blanca, lake near Cactus
Must-see

Lake Casa Blanca

Lake · 50 km

Camp Huisache, park near Cactus
Must-see

Camp Huisache

Park · 51 km

Fort McIntosh, fort near Cactus
Must-see

Fort McIntosh

Fort · 58 km

Places near Cactus by type

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One day from Cactus

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:57 pm

198 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 Cactus
  2. Frank Nunley Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Encinal Presbyterian Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cerrito Prietoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerritos Blancosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Casa Blancalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Cactus
Today’s loopCactusStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cactus?

Cerrito Prieto (viewpoint, about 7 km), Encinal Presbyterian Church (heritage site, about 19 km), Swisher Lake (lake, about 3 km), Lake Casa Blanca (lake, about 50 km), Frank Nunley Lake Dam (dam, about 30 km), Camp Huisache (park, about 51 km).

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

147 places on Spotwander: 85 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 13 other attractions, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Cactus?

Swisher Lake, about 3 km by road; Hirsch Estate Lake Number 2 (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cactus?

Encinal Presbyterian Church, about 19 km by road; Muro Del Amor (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cactus?

Start in Cactus, visit Frank Nunley Lake Dam, then Encinal Presbyterian Church, then Cerrito Prieto, then Cerritos Blancos, then Lake Casa Blanca, and drive back — about 198 km by road in all.