Washington, United States

Places to visit near Colfax

Colfax is a town in Washington, United States, home to about 2,870 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are Steptoe Butte (22 km), Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (23 km) and Rogers Field (28 km).

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Colfax, Washington
Colfax, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Colfax at a glance

Location
Washington, United States
Population
about 2,870
Coordinates
46.8802° N, 117.3644° W
Places within 50 km
30 (6 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 parks

Top places to visit near Colfax

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Colfax: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colfax

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colfax. The closest is Steptoe Butte (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Colfax

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Colfax. The closest is Lower Granite Lake Dam (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colfax

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colfax. The closest is Kamiak Butte County Park (19 km); the best-known is Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Colfax

9 parks within 100 km of Colfax. The closest is Rogers Field (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Colfax

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colfax. The closest is Troy Downtown Historic District (60 km); the best-known is Fort Lapwai (79 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Colfax

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Colfax. The closest is Rock Creek Falls (50 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Colfax

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colfax
  2. 31 km Lower Granite Lake Dam · dam, Garfield
  3. 27 km Rogers Field · park, Whitman
  4. 19 km Kamiak Butte County Park · nature spot, Whitman
  5. 26 km Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site · nature spot, Whitman
  6. 1 km Steptoe Butte · viewpoint, Whitman
  7. 22 km Back to Colfax

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colfax by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1678Steptoe Butte (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs123Lower Granite Lake Dam (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Kamiak Butte County Park (19 km)
    Parks49Rogers Field (28 km)
    Forts & heritage09Troy Downtown Historic District (60 km)
    Waterfalls15Rock Creek Falls (50 km)
    Museums23Charles R Conner Museum (28 km)
    Beaches & coast03Johnsons Beach (51 km)
    Churches02Truth Baptist Church (73 km)
    Caves02Cave Bay (94 km)
    Other attractions11Chipman Trail (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hog Island (76 km)

    Colfax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colfax?

    Steptoe Butte (viewpoint, about 22 km), Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (nature spot, about 23 km), Rogers Field (park, about 28 km), Lower Granite Lake Dam (dam, about 31 km), Kamiak Butte County Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Steptoe Battlefield State Park (park, about 48 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colfax?

    Steptoe Butte, about 22 km by road; Randall Butte (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Colfax?

    Lower Granite Lake Dam, about 31 km by road; Rock Lake (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Colfax?

    Kamiak Butte County Park, about 19 km by road; Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colfax?

    Start in Colfax, visit Lower Granite Lake Dam, then Rogers Field, then Kamiak Butte County Park, then Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site, then Steptoe Butte, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colfax?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Colfax

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