Jefferson district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Clayton

Clayton is a town in Jefferson district, New York, United States, home to about 1,956 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 103 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks and 9 churches. The must-see places are Clayton (1 km), Grindstone Island (6 km) and Thousand Islands National Park (9 km).

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Clayton at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, New York, United States
Population
about 1,956
Coordinates
44.2395° N, 76.0858° W
Places within 50 km
176 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Clayton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clayton: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Clayton

107 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Clayton. The closest is Governors Island (2 km); the best-known is Grindstone Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clayton

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clayton. The closest is Gananoque River (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Clayton

16 parks within 100 km of Clayton. The closest is Rock Island Lighthouse State Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Clayton

13 churches within 100 km of Clayton. The closest is Clayton (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Clayton

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Clayton. The closest is Forty Acre Shoal (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Clayton

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clayton. The closest is General Jacob Brown Mansion (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Clayton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clayton
  2. 1 km Clayton · church, Jefferson
  3. 9 km Thousand Islands National Park · national park, New York
  4. 8 km Grindstone Island · island, Jefferson
  5. 5 km Canoe-Picnic Point State Park · park, Jefferson
  6. 7 km Rock Island Lighthouse State Park · island, Jefferson
  7. 9 km Back to Clayton

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    Places near Clayton by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves107Governors Island (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Gananoque River (18 km)
    Parks16Rock Island Lighthouse State Park (9 km)
    Churches13Clayton (1 km)
    Beaches & coast12Forty Acre Shoal (10 km)
    Forts & heritage12General Jacob Brown Mansion (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Thousand Islands National Park (9 km)
    Other attractions7Sunken Rock Light (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5McCarn Hill (3 km)
    Museums4Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands (14 km)
    Waterfalls1Salmon River Falls Unique Area (97 km)

    Clayton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clayton?

    Clayton (church, about 1 km), Grindstone Island (island, about 6 km), Thousand Islands National Park (national park, about 9 km), Rock Island Lighthouse State Park (island, about 9 km), Canoe-Picnic Point State Park (park, about 9 km), Grass Point State Park (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 103 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 9 churches, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Clayton?

    Governors Island, about 2 km by road; Calumet Island (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clayton?

    Gananoque River, about 18 km by road; Perch Lake (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Clayton?

    Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, about 9 km by road; Canoe-Picnic Point State Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clayton?

    Start in Clayton, visit Clayton, then Thousand Islands National Park, then Grindstone Island, then Canoe-Picnic Point State Park, then Rock Island Lighthouse State Park, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clayton?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Clayton

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