Hampton district, South Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Claxton

Claxton is a town in Hampton district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 2,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums and 2 churches. The must-see places are Paramore Hill (84 km), WSYL-AM (Sylvania) (86 km) and Old Hell Lake (88 km).

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Claxton, South Carolina
Claxton, Hampton district, South Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Claxton at a glance

Location
Hampton district, South Carolina, United States
Population
about 2,334
Coordinates
32.1616° N, 81.9040° W
Places within 50 km
41
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Claxton

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Forts & heritage near Claxton

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Claxton. The closest is Excelsior and Its Academy (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Claxton

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Claxton. The closest is Rodgers Pond (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Claxton

43 museums within 100 km of Claxton. The closest is Glennville Tattnall Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Claxton

33 churches within 100 km of Claxton. The closest is Mendes Missionary Baptist Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Claxton

19 parks within 100 km of Claxton. The closest is Splash In the Boro (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Claxton

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Claxton. The closest is Simmons Point (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Claxton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Claxton
  2. 12 km Rodgers Pond · lake, Hampton
  3. 12 km Calloway Lake · lake, Allendale
  4. 16 km Durrence Pond Dam · dam, Bulloch
  5. 8 km Nevils Pond · lake, Hampton
  6. 22 km Bernard Smith Pond · lake, Jasper
  7. 13 km Back to Claxton

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How to reach Claxton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Claxton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage978Excelsior and Its Academy (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1772Rodgers Pond (12 km)
    Museums743Glennville Tattnall Museum (32 km)
    Churches233Mendes Missionary Baptist Church (24 km)
    Parks119Splash In the Boro (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints418Simmons Point (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Georgia Southern Botanical Garden (39 km)
    Other attractions02WSYL-AM (Sylvania) (86 km)
    Temples02Faith Temple (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Argyle Island (91 km)
    Beaches & coast01Morris Landing (54 km)
    Caves01The Pastor's Cave (87 km)

    Claxton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Claxton?

    Rodgers Pond (lake, about 12 km), Bernard Smith Pond (lake, about 13 km), Calloway Lake (lake, about 17 km), Nevils Pond (lake, about 17 km), Durrence Pond Dam (dam, about 18 km), Durrence Pond (lake, about 18 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums, 2 churches, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Claxton?

    Excelsior and Its Academy, about 22 km by road; Harville House (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Claxton?

    Rodgers Pond, about 12 km by road; Bernard Smith Pond (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Claxton?

    Glennville Tattnall Museum, about 32 km by road; Candler County Historical Society Museum (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Claxton?

    Start in Claxton, visit Rodgers Pond, then Calloway Lake, then Durrence Pond Dam, then Nevils Pond, then Bernard Smith Pond, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Claxton?

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

    Towns near Claxton

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