Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Caney

Caney is a town in Oklahoma, United States, home to about 2,080 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Hulah Lake (22 km), Baptist First Church - Dewey (29 km) and Emmett Kelly Museum (32 km).

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Caney, Oklahoma
Caney, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caney at a glance

Location
Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 2,080
Coordinates
37.0115° N, 95.9353° W
Places within 50 km
76 (6 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; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Caney

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Caney: 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 Caney

69 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Caney. The closest is Copan Lake Dam (18 km); the best-known is Hulah Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caney

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caney. The closest is Round Mound (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Caney

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caney. The closest is Nellie Johnstone No. 1 (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Caney

18 museums within 100 km of Caney. The closest is Little House On The Prairie Museum (19 km); the best-known is Emmett Kelly Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Caney

16 churches within 100 km of Caney. The closest is Cornerstone Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Caney

12 parks within 100 km of Caney. The closest is Skull Creek Public Access (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Caney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caney
  2. 1 km Cornerstone Church · church, Montgomery
  3. 28 km Baptist First Church - Dewey · church, Washington
  4. 27 km Hulah Lake · lake, Osage
  5. 27 km Emmett Kelly Museum · museum, Chautauqua
  6. 33 km Round Mound · viewpoint, Montgomery
  7. 13 km Back to Caney

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How to reach Caney

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1869Copan Lake Dam (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1550Round Mound (13 km)
    Forts & heritage819Nellie Johnstone No. 1 (36 km)
    Museums1018Little House On The Prairie Museum (19 km)
    Churches916Cornerstone Church (1 km)
    Parks812Skull Creek Public Access (19 km)
    Beaches & coast46Quarry Cove (19 km)
    Waterfalls15Butcher Falls (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Wah-Sha-She State Park (22 km)
    Other attractions13Independence Public Library (39 km)

    Caney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caney?

    Cornerstone Church (church, about 1 km), Hulah Lake (lake, about 22 km), Baptist First Church - Dewey (church, about 29 km), Emmett Kelly Museum (museum, about 32 km), Round Mound (viewpoint, about 13 km), Stony Point (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Caney?

    Copan Lake Dam, about 18 km by road; Oknoname 113001 Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caney?

    Round Mound, about 13 km by road; Stony Point (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caney?

    Nellie Johnstone No. 1, about 36 km by road; Price Tower (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caney?

    Start in Caney, visit Cornerstone Church, then Baptist First Church - Dewey, then Hulah Lake, then Emmett Kelly Museum, then Round Mound, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caney?

    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; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Caney

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