Scott district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Chaffee

Chaffee is a town in Scott district, Missouri, United States, home to about 2,943 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bird Hill (18 km), Jackson Hill (20 km) and Fort D (21 km).

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Chaffee, Missouri
Chaffee, Scott district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chaffee at a glance

Location
Scott district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 2,943
Coordinates
37.1801° N, 89.6551° W
Places within 50 km
62 (11 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

Top places to visit near Chaffee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chaffee: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chaffee

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chaffee. The closest is Cox Hill (2 km); the best-known is Bird Hill (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chaffee

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chaffee. The closest is Tywappity Community Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chaffee

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chaffee. The closest is (Former Site) Terrace Inn (15 km); the best-known is Fort D (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chaffee

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chaffee. The closest is Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Chaffee

20 museums within 100 km of Chaffee. The closest is Scott City Historical Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Chaffee

12 churches within 100 km of Chaffee. The closest is Fairview General Baptist Church (21 km); the best-known is McKendree Chapel (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chaffee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chaffee
  2. 2 km Cox Hill · hill, Scott
  3. 17 km Bird Hill · hill, Scott
  4. 34 km Jackson Hill · hill, Scott
  5. 20 km Fort D · fort, Alexander
  6. 19 km Tywappity Community Dam · dam, Scott
  7. 2 km Back to Chaffee

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How to reach Chaffee

    All places near Chaffee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chaffee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1567Cox Hill (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1245Tywappity Community Dam (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1136(Former Site) Terrace Inn (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens428Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area (25 km)
    Museums820Scott City Historical Museum (15 km)
    Churches512Fairview General Baptist Church (21 km)
    Parks310Tilles Memorial City Park (35 km)
    Caves18Cave Hill (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Rock Island (24 km)
    Waterfalls04Cascade Lookout Tower (76 km)
    Other attractions11World’s Largest Fountain Drink Cup (18 km)
    Treks01River to River Segment 3 - Eddyville to U.S. 45 (74 km)
    Beaches & coast01Campground Beach (86 km)

    Chaffee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chaffee?

    Bird Hill (hill, about 18 km), Jackson Hill (hill, about 20 km), Fort D (fort, about 21 km), Cox Hill (hill, about 2 km), Tywappity Community Dam (dam, about 2 km), Bell Hill (hill, about 3 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chaffee?

    Cox Hill, about 2 km by road; Bell Hill (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chaffee?

    Tywappity Community Dam, about 2 km by road; Mothershead Lake Dam (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chaffee?

    (Former Site) Terrace Inn, about 15 km by road; Blockhouse (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chaffee?

    Start in Chaffee, visit Cox Hill, then Bird Hill, then Jackson Hill, then Fort D, then Tywappity Community Dam, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chaffee?

    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.

    Towns near Chaffee

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