Brule district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Chamberlain

Chamberlain is a town in Brule district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 2,386 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 churches, 16 parks and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Dignity (3 km), Red Lake State Public Shooting Area (17 km) and Crow Creek Site (24 km).

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Chamberlain, South Dakota
Chamberlain, Brule district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chamberlain at a glance

Location
Brule district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 2,386
Coordinates
43.8108° N, 99.3307° W
Places within 50 km
185 (7 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Chamberlain

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chamberlain

135 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chamberlain. The closest is Interstate South Lake Access (3 km); the best-known is Red Lake State Public Shooting Area (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chamberlain

43 churches within 100 km of Chamberlain. The closest is Central Plains Evangelical Free Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chamberlain

18 parks within 100 km of Chamberlain. The closest is Barger Centennial Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Chamberlain

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chamberlain. The closest is West King Street (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chamberlain

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chamberlain. The closest is Scenic Overlook (3 km); the best-known is Lewis Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chamberlain

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chamberlain. The closest is American Creek Marina (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chamberlain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chamberlain
  2. 1 km West King Street · heritage site, Brule
  3. 1 km Avenue of Flags · heritage site, Brule
  4. 1 km Girl Scouts Rock · heritage site, Brule
  5. 1 km Gmc m135 · heritage site, Brule
  6. 16 km Red Lake State Public Shooting Area · lake, Brule
  7. 17 km Back to Chamberlain

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How to reach Chamberlain

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chamberlain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs92135Interstate South Lake Access (3 km)
    Churches3643Central Plains Evangelical Free Church (1 km)
    Parks1618Barger Centennial Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1116West King Street (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914Scenic Overlook (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913American Creek Marina (1 km)
    Museums58Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center (2 km)
    Other attractions55Ram (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Bice Island (11 km)
    Beaches & coast02Stock Dam Shore (100 km)

    Chamberlain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chamberlain?

    Dignity (attraction, about 3 km), Red Lake State Public Shooting Area (lake, about 17 km), West King Street (heritage site, about 1 km), Avenue of Flags (heritage site, about 1 km), Girl Scouts Rock (heritage site, about 1 km), Gmc m135 (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 92 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 36 churches, 16 parks, 11 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chamberlain?

    Interstate South Lake Access, about 3 km by road; Feltman Dam 1 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chamberlain?

    Central Plains Evangelical Free Church, about 1 km by road; Zion Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chamberlain?

    Barger Centennial Park, about 1 km by road; Avenue of Flags Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chamberlain?

    Start in Chamberlain, visit West King Street, then Avenue of Flags, then Girl Scouts Rock, then Gmc m135, then Red Lake State Public Shooting Area, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chamberlain?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Chamberlain

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