Houston district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Cooper

Cooper is a town in Houston district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,180 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ratcliff Dam (55 km), Davy Crockett National Forest (57 km) and Big Slough Wilderness (66 km).

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Cooper at a glance

Location
Houston district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,180
Coordinates
31.2432° N, 95.5822° W
Places within 50 km
63
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 churches

Top places to visit near Cooper

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cooper: 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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Forts & heritage near Cooper

131 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cooper. The closest is Collin Aldrich (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cooper

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cooper. The closest is Coon Dam 2 (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cooper

23 churches within 100 km of Cooper. The closest is Ash Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cooper

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cooper. The closest is Brookfield Bluff (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cooper

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cooper. The closest is Davy Crockett National Forest (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cooper

4 museums within 100 km of Cooper. The closest is Bray's Motor Museum & Playground (52 km); the best-known is Texas Prison Museum (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cooper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cooper
  2. 1 km Collin Aldrich · heritage site, Houston
  3. 14 km Beeson-Box Cemetery · heritage site, Houston
  4. 15 km Bynum Cemetery · heritage site, Houston
  5. 11 km Ash Church · church, Houston
  6. 13 km Brookfield Bluff · viewpoint, Houston
  7. 13 km Back to Cooper

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How to reach Cooper

    All places near Cooper by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cooper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage38131Collin Aldrich (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2093Coon Dam 2 (19 km)
    Churches223Ash Church (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints319Brookfield Bluff (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Davy Crockett National Forest (57 km)
    Museums04Bray's Motor Museum & Playground (52 km)
    Parks03Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (71 km)
    Waterfalls01Rocky Creek Waterfalls (83 km)

    Cooper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cooper?

    Collin Aldrich (heritage site, about 1 km), Bynum Cemetery (heritage site, about 5 km), Ash Church (church, about 10 km), Brookfield Bluff (viewpoint, about 13 km), Beeson-Box Cemetery (heritage site, about 15 km), Dutch Hill (hill, about 18 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cooper?

    Collin Aldrich, about 1 km by road; Bynum Cemetery (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cooper?

    Coon Dam 2, about 19 km by road; Houston County Dam (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cooper?

    Ash Church, about 10 km by road; Pleasant Hill Church (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cooper?

    Start in Cooper, visit Collin Aldrich, then Beeson-Box Cemetery, then Bynum Cemetery, then Ash Church, then Brookfield Bluff, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cooper?

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

    Towns near Cooper

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