Jackson district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Central Point

Central Point is a town in Jackson district, Oregon, United States, home to about 17,995 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 forts & heritage and 25 parks. The must-see places are Medford Oregon Temple (2 km), Hanley Hill (5 km) and Coker Butte (7 km).

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Central Point, Oregon
Central Point, Jackson district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Central Point at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 17,995
Coordinates
42.3760° N, 122.9164° W
Places within 50 km
202 (49 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 parks

Top places to visit near Central Point

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Central Point

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Central Point. The closest is Hanley Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Central Point

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Central Point. The closest is Timber Products Company Dam (6 km); the best-known is Agate Reservoir (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Central Point

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Central Point. The closest is Medford Downtown Historic District (8 km); the best-known is Fort Lane State Heritage Site (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Central Point

28 parks within 100 km of Central Point. The closest is Pear Blossom Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Central Point

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Central Point. The closest is Agate Desert Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Central Point

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Central Point. The closest is Cascade Meadows (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Central Point

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Central Point
  2. 2 km Medford Oregon Temple · church, Jackson
  3. 5 km Hanley Hill · hill, Jackson
  4. 6 km Pear Blossom Park · park, Jackson
  5. 7 km Coker Butte · viewpoint, Jackson
  6. 8 km Agate Desert Preserve · nature spot, Jackson
  7. 8 km Back to Central Point

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Central Point by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints89107Hanley Hill (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2944Timber Products Company Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2929Medford Downtown Historic District (8 km)
    Parks2528Pear Blossom Park (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens916Agate Desert Preserve (8 km)
    Waterfalls88Cascade Meadows (2 km)
    Museums77Crater Rock Museum (2 km)
    Churches33Medford Oregon Temple (2 km)
    Other attractions12Bigfoot Trap (50 km)
    Caves12Oregon Caves (43 km)
    Beaches & coast11Helms Cove (45 km)

    Central Point: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Central Point?

    Medford Oregon Temple (church, about 2 km), Hanley Hill (hill, about 5 km), Coker Butte (viewpoint, about 7 km), Agate Desert Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Pear Blossom Park (park, about 8 km), Fort Lane State Heritage Site (fort, about 9 km).

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

    202 places on Spotwander: 89 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 forts & heritage, 25 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Central Point?

    Hanley Hill, about 5 km by road; Coker Butte (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Central Point?

    Timber Products Company Dam, about 6 km by road; Medco Number 3 Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Central Point?

    Medford Downtown Historic District, about 8 km by road; South Oakdale Historic District (9 km) is next.

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

    Start in Central Point, visit Medford Oregon Temple, then Hanley Hill, then Pear Blossom Park, then Coker Butte, then Agate Desert Preserve, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

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

    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 parks.

    Towns near Central Point

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