Jefferson district, Montana, United States

Places to visit near Clancy

Clancy is a town in Jefferson district, Montana, United States, home to about 1,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums and 4 churches. The must-see places are First Baptist Church of Montana (18 km), Temple Emanu-El (18 km) and Cathedral of Saint Helena (18 km).

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Clancy, Montana
Clancy, Jefferson district, Montana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clancy at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Montana, United States
Population
about 1,661
Coordinates
46.4652° N, 111.9864° W
Places within 50 km
38 (14 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Clancy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clancy: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clancy

94 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clancy. The closest is Northern Pacific Reservoir Dam (15 km); the best-known is Spring Meadow Lake State Park (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Clancy

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Clancy. The closest is Scratchgravel Hills (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Clancy

7 museums within 100 km of Clancy. The closest is Clancy Museum/Jefferson County, Montana (1 km); the best-known is Former Montana Executive Mansion (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Clancy

6 churches within 100 km of Clancy. The closest is First Baptist Church of Montana (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Clancy

5 parks within 100 km of Clancy. The closest is Mount Helena City Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Clancy

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clancy. The closest is USS Helena (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Clancy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clancy
  2. 18 km Temple Emanu-El · temple, Lewis and Clark
  3. 1 km Cathedral of Saint Helena · church, Lewis and Clark
  4. 1 km First Baptist Church of Montana · church, Lewis and Clark
  5. 1 km St. Peter's Cathedral · church, Lewis and Clark
  6. 2 km Mount Helena City Park · park, Lewis and Clark
  7. 19 km Back to Clancy

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How to reach Clancy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clancy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1194Northern Pacific Reservoir Dam (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1138Scratchgravel Hills (31 km)
    Museums37Clancy Museum/Jefferson County, Montana (1 km)
    Churches46First Baptist Church of Montana (18 km)
    Parks35Mount Helena City Park (19 km)
    Forts & heritage15USS Helena (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Helena National Forest (24 km)
    Caves13Cave Bay (37 km)
    Other attractions03KOPR-FM (Butte) (77 km)
    Beaches & coast22Chinaman Cove (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls Gulch (77 km)
    Temples11Temple Emanu-El (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Yorks Islands (55 km)
    Treks01CDT - Idaho & Montana Section (59 km)

    Clancy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clancy?

    First Baptist Church of Montana (church, about 18 km), Temple Emanu-El (temple, about 18 km), Cathedral of Saint Helena (church, about 18 km), St. Peter's Cathedral (church, about 18 km), Mount Helena City Park (park, about 19 km), Spring Meadow Lake State Park (lake, about 22 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 4 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clancy?

    Northern Pacific Reservoir Dam, about 15 km by road; Chessman Saddle Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Clancy?

    Scratchgravel Hills, about 31 km by road; MacDonald Pass (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Clancy?

    Clancy Museum/Jefferson County, Montana, about 1 km by road; Former Montana Executive Mansion (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clancy?

    Start in Clancy, visit Temple Emanu-El, then Cathedral of Saint Helena, then First Baptist Church of Montana, then St. Peter's Cathedral, then Mount Helena City Park, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clancy?

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

    Towns near Clancy

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