Franklin district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Carnesville

Carnesville is a town in Franklin district, Georgia, United States, home to about 580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage and 24 churches. The must-see places are Ty Cobb (18 km), Hebron Presbyterian Church (19 km) and Currahee Mountain (27 km).

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Carnesville, Georgia
Carnesville, Franklin district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Carnesville at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 580
Coordinates
34.3698° N, 83.2352° W
Places within 50 km
154 (10 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 churches

Top places to visit near Carnesville

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

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Carnesville. The closest is Brays Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Carnesville

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Carnesville. The closest is Brady Hill (26 km); the best-known is Currahee Mountain (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Carnesville

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carnesville. The closest is Franklin County (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Carnesville

29 churches within 100 km of Carnesville. The closest is Hebron Presbyterian Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Carnesville

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Carnesville. The closest is Little Falls (28 km); the best-known is Toccoa Falls (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Carnesville

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Carnesville. The closest is Pritchett Swamp (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Carnesville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Carnesville
  2. 1 km Franklin County · heritage site, Franklin
  3. 19 km Hebron Presbyterian Church · church, Banks
  4. 34 km Currahee Mountain · viewpoint, Stephens
  5. 26 km C C Hall Monument · monument, Franklin
  6. 1 km C C Hall Monument · monument, Oconee
  7. 3 km Back to Carnesville

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carnesville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4858Brays Lake (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1955Brady Hill (26 km)
    Forts & heritage4048Franklin County (1 km)
    Churches2429Hebron Presbyterian Church (19 km)
    Waterfalls813Little Falls (28 km)
    Other attractions210Ty Cobb (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Pritchett Swamp (17 km)
    Museums79Camp Toccoa (31 km)
    Parks38C C Hall Monument (3 km)
    Beaches & coast11Garrison Shoals (45 km)
    Treks01Arkaquah Trail (99 km)

    Carnesville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carnesville?

    Ty Cobb (attraction, about 18 km), Hebron Presbyterian Church (church, about 19 km), Franklin County (heritage site, about 1 km), C C Hall Monument (monument, about 3 km), C C Hall Monument (monument, about 3 km), Currahee Mountain (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Carnesville?

    Brays Lake, about 9 km by road; North Broad River Watershed Structure Number 17 Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carnesville?

    Brady Hill, about 26 km by road; Norton Hill (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Carnesville?

    Franklin County, about 1 km by road; C C Hall Monument (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carnesville?

    Start in Carnesville, visit Franklin County, then Hebron Presbyterian Church, then Currahee Mountain, then C C Hall Monument, then C C Hall Monument, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carnesville?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Carnesville

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