Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Chatom

Chatom is a town in Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,237 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 20 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bladon Springs State Park (38 km), Andrews Chapel (39 km) and Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge (49 km).

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Chatom, Mississippi
Chatom, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chatom at a glance

Location
Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,237
Coordinates
31.4652° N, 88.2545° W
Places within 50 km
56 (3 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 churches

Top places to visit near Chatom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chatom: 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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Churches near Chatom

108 churches within 100 km of Chatom. The closest is Saint Stephens First United Methodist Church (26 km); the best-known is Andrews Chapel (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chatom

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chatom. The closest is Nannie Chufa (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chatom

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chatom. The closest is Parnell Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chatom

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chatom. The closest is Mobile and Ohio Railroad (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chatom

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chatom. The closest is Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Chatom

5 museums within 100 km of Chatom. The closest is Greene County Museum (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chatom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 157 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chatom
  2. 19 km Nannie Chufa · viewpoint, Washington
  3. 22 km Bladon Springs State Park · park, Choctaw
  4. 52 km High Rocky Hill · hill, Washington
  5. 19 km Andrews Chapel · church, Washington
  6. 29 km Parnell Dam · dam, Washington
  7. 16 km Back to Chatom

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How to reach Chatom

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chatom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches20108Saint Stephens First United Methodist Church (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2470Nannie Chufa (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs537Parnell Dam (16 km)
    Forts & heritage325Mobile and Ohio Railroad (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge (49 km)
    Museums05Greene County Museum (56 km)
    Parks14Bladon Springs State Park (38 km)
    Beaches & coast04Beach Bluff (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Ginhouse Island (42 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lien Tri Monastery (50 km)
    Waterfalls01Cedar Creek Falls (61 km)

    Chatom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chatom?

    Parnell Dam (dam, about 16 km), Bladon Springs State Park (park, about 38 km), Andrews Chapel (church, about 39 km), Nannie Chufa (viewpoint, about 19 km), High Rocky Hill (hill, about 20 km), Saint Stephens First United Methodist Church (church, about 26 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Chatom?

    Saint Stephens First United Methodist Church, about 26 km by road; State Line United Methodist Church (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chatom?

    Nannie Chufa, about 19 km by road; High Rocky Hill (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chatom?

    Parnell Dam, about 16 km by road; D R Stallworth Pond (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chatom?

    Start in Chatom, visit Nannie Chufa, then Bladon Springs State Park, then High Rocky Hill, then Andrews Chapel, then Parnell Dam, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chatom?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Chatom

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