Sacramento district, California, United States

Places to visit near Carmichael

Carmichael is a town in Sacramento district, California, United States, home to about 61,762 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 24 parks, 14 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Carmichael Park (1 km), Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2 km) and Jensen Garden Park (4 km).

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Carmichael at a glance

Location
Sacramento district, California, United States
Population
about 61,762
Coordinates
38.6171° N, 121.3283° W
Places within 50 km
103 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Carmichael

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Carmichael: 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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Parks near Carmichael

33 parks within 100 km of Carmichael. The closest is Carmichael Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Carmichael

32 churches within 100 km of Carmichael. The closest is Cordova Baptist Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Carmichael

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Carmichael. The closest is Nimbus Dam (12 km); the best-known is Bushy Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Carmichael

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Carmichael. The closest is American River Parkway (2 km); the best-known is CSUS Arboretum (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Carmichael

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carmichael. The closest is Building 28 (8 km); the best-known is Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Carmichael

16 museums within 100 km of Carmichael. The closest is Aerospace Museum of California (11 km); the best-known is State Indian Museum (SHP) (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Carmichael

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Carmichael
  2. 2 km Effie Yeaw Nature Center · park, Sacramento
  3. 2 km Cordova Baptist Church · church, Sacramento
  4. 5 km Fair Oaks Bridge · church, Sacramento
  5. 4 km Jensen Garden Park · garden, Sacramento
  6. 3 km Carmichael Park · park, Sacramento
  7. 1 km Back to Carmichael

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From travellers near Carmichael

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How to reach Carmichael

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    Within 15 km of Carmichael

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carmichael by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks2433Carmichael Park (1 km)
    Churches1432Cordova Baptist Church (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs926Nimbus Dam (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1121American River Parkway (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1720Building 28 (8 km)
    Museums1016Aerospace Museum of California (11 km)
    Waterfalls810Mission Falls (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Secret Ravine (21 km)
    Other attractions34Safetyville USA (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Sherman Island (88 km)
    Caves23Scandia Fun Center Entrance (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Masjid Annur Islamic Center (20 km)
    Temples12Sacramento California Temple (15 km)

    Carmichael: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carmichael?

    Carmichael Park (park, about 1 km), Effie Yeaw Nature Center (park, about 2 km), Jensen Garden Park (garden, about 4 km), Cordova Baptist Church (church, about 4 km), Fair Oaks Bridge (church, about 7 km), Gold Station Park (park, about 8 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 24 parks, 14 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Carmichael?

    Carmichael Park, about 1 km by road; Effie Yeaw Nature Center (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Carmichael?

    Cordova Baptist Church, about 4 km by road; Fair Oaks Bridge (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Carmichael?

    Nimbus Dam, about 12 km by road; Bushy Lake (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carmichael?

    Start in Carmichael, visit Effie Yeaw Nature Center, then Cordova Baptist Church, then Fair Oaks Bridge, then Jensen Garden Park, then Carmichael Park, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carmichael?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Carmichael

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