Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Central High

Central High is a town in Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (19 km), Lake Humphreys (23 km) and Clear Creek Lake (29 km).

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Central High, Oklahoma
Central High, Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Central High at a glance

Location
Stephens district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,184
Coordinates
34.6231° N, 98.0898° W
Places within 50 km
129 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Central High

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Central High

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Central High. The closest is Gyp Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Central High

101 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Central High. The closest is Oknoname 031004 Dam (16 km); the best-known is Lake Humphreys (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Central High

14 museums within 100 km of Central High. The closest is Marlow Area Museum (16 km); the best-known is Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Central High

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Central High. The closest is Marlow Armory (15 km); the best-known is Fort Sill (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Central High

7 churches within 100 km of Central High. The closest is All Saints Episcopal Church (22 km); the best-known is Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Central High

3 caves within 100 km of Central High. The closest is The Crave Cave (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Central High

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Central High
  2. 23 km Lake Humphreys · lake, Stephens
  3. 6 km Clear Creek Lake · lake, Stephens
  4. 19 km Chislohm Trail Heritage Center · museum, Stephens
  5. 50 km Museum of the Great Plains · museum, Comanche
  6. 7 km Fort Sill · fort, Comanche
  7. 35 km Back to Central High

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Central High by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63119Gyp Hill (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44101Oknoname 031004 Dam (16 km)
    Museums814Marlow Area Museum (16 km)
    Forts & heritage411Marlow Armory (15 km)
    Churches57All Saints Episcopal Church (22 km)
    Caves23The Crave Cave (16 km)
    Parks22Red Bud Park (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (73 km)
    Other attractions11Apache Casino Hotel (31 km)
    Waterfalls01Post Oak Falls (74 km)

    Central High: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Central High?

    Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (museum, about 19 km), Lake Humphreys (lake, about 23 km), Clear Creek Lake (lake, about 29 km), Fort Sill (fort, about 35 km), Museum of the Great Plains (museum, about 35 km), Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (church, about 35 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Central High?

    129 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 museums, 4 forts & heritage, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Central High?

    Gyp Hill, about 22 km by road; Austin Ridge (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Central High?

    Oknoname 031004 Dam, about 16 km by road; Oknoname 089011 Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Central High?

    Marlow Area Museum, about 16 km by road; Chislohm Trail Heritage Center (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Central High?

    Start in Central High, visit Lake Humphreys, then Clear Creek Lake, then Chislohm Trail Heritage Center, then Museum of the Great Plains, then Fort Sill, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Central High?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Central High

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