La Salle district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Cotulla

Cotulla is a town in La Salle district, Texas, United States, home to about 4,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 84 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see place is Averhoff Reservoir (87 km).

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Cotulla, Texas
Cotulla, La Salle district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cotulla at a glance

Location
La Salle district, Texas, United States
Population
about 4,216
Coordinates
28.4369° N, 99.2350° W
Places within 50 km
120
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cotulla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cotulla: 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 Cotulla

129 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cotulla. The closest is Koa Lake (2 km); the best-known is Cohenour Reservoir Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cotulla

24 churches within 100 km of Cotulla. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cotulla

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotulla. The closest is First Baptist Church of Cotulla (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cotulla

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotulla. The closest is Big Hollow (48 km); the best-known is English Hills (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cotulla

3 museums within 100 km of Cotulla. The closest is Brush Country Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cotulla

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cotulla. The closest is Alexander Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cotulla

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

  1. Start in Cotulla
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church of Cotulla · heritage site, La Salle
  3. 1 km Capt. Jasper N. Daniel · heritage site, La Salle
  4. 1 km Amanda Burks School · heritage site, La Salle
  5. 1 km Brush Country Museum · museum, La Salle
  6. 1 km Cotulla City Park · heritage site, La Salle
  7. 0 km Back to Cotulla

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From travellers near Cotulla

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How to reach Cotulla

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    Within 15 km of Cotulla

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotulla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs84129Koa Lake (2 km)
    Churches1924First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1022First Baptist Church of Cotulla (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Big Hollow (48 km)
    Museums13Brush Country Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Alexander Park (1 km)
    Parks22Veterans Park (1 km)

    Cotulla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotulla?

    First Baptist Church of Cotulla (heritage site, about 1 km), Cotulla City Park (heritage site, about 1 km), Brush Country Museum (museum, about 1 km), Amanda Burks School (heritage site, about 1 km), Capt. Jasper N. Daniel (heritage site, about 1 km), Cohenour Reservoir Dam (dam, about 3 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 84 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cotulla?

    Koa Lake, about 2 km by road; Cohenour Reservoir Dam (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotulla?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Youth Liberty Christian Ministries (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cotulla?

    First Baptist Church of Cotulla, about 1 km by road; Cotulla City Park (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotulla?

    Start in Cotulla, visit First Baptist Church of Cotulla, then Capt. Jasper N. Daniel, then Amanda Burks School, then Brush Country Museum, then Cotulla City Park, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotulla?

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

    Towns near Cotulla

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