Clinton district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Cameron

Cameron is a town in Clinton district, Missouri, United States, home to about 9,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums and 5 churches. The must-see places are Wallace State Park (12 km), Watkins Mill State Park (47 km) and Smithville Lake (47 km).

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Cameron, Missouri
Cameron, Clinton district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cameron at a glance

Location
Clinton district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 9,836
Coordinates
39.7403° N, 94.2411° W
Places within 50 km
35 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Cameron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cameron: 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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Forts & heritage near Cameron

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cameron. The closest is War Memorial (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cameron

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cameron. The closest is Cameron Reservoir Number 2 Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Cameron

36 museums within 100 km of Cameron. The closest is Old School of Cameron (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cameron

24 churches within 100 km of Cameron. The closest is Saint Munchin Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cameron

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cameron. The closest is East Valley Overlook (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cameron

9 parks within 100 km of Cameron. The closest is Bartlett Park (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cameron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cameron
  2. 1 km Old School of Cameron · museum, Clinton
  3. 3 km Cameron Reservoir Number 2 Dam · dam, DeKalb
  4. 3 km Saint Munchin Catholic Church · church, Clinton
  5. 2 km War Memorial · monument, Clinton
  6. 10 km Wallace State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  7. 12 km Back to Cameron

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    Places near Cameron by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage56War Memorial (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Cameron Reservoir Number 2 Dam (4 km)
    Museums36Old School of Cameron (1 km)
    Churches24Saint Munchin Catholic Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints10East Valley Overlook (45 km)
    Parks9Bartlett Park (62 km)
    Other attractions9Phil Welch Stadium (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Wallace State Park (12 km)
    Beaches & coast6Beach 2 (32 km)
    Waterfalls6Tryst Falls (51 km)
    Caves2Space Center Kansas City West and East Entrance (90 km)
    Temples1Patriot (83 km)

    Cameron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cameron?

    Wallace State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Saint Munchin Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Old School of Cameron (museum, about 1 km), War Memorial (monument, about 2 km), Cameron Reservoir Number 2 Dam (dam, about 4 km), DeKalb A-33 Lake (lake, about 14 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 5 churches, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cameron?

    War Memorial, about 2 km by road; Far West Temple Site (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cameron?

    Cameron Reservoir Number 2 Dam, about 4 km by road; DeKalb A-33 Lake (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cameron?

    Old School of Cameron, about 1 km by road; Missouri Quilt Museum (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cameron?

    Start in Cameron, visit Old School of Cameron, then Cameron Reservoir Number 2 Dam, then Saint Munchin Catholic Church, then War Memorial, then Wallace State Park, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cameron?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Cameron

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