Okaloosa district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Crestview

Crestview is a town in Okaloosa district, Florida, United States, home to about 23,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 0 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Blackwater River State Forest (29 km), Blackwater River State Forest (37 km) and Blackwater River State Park (38 km).

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Crestview, Florida
Crestview, Okaloosa district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Crestview at a glance

Location
Okaloosa district, Florida, United States
Population
about 23,270
Coordinates
30.7621° N, 86.5705° W
Places within 50 km
36 (6 must-see)
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 and museums

Top places to visit near Crestview

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Crestview

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Crestview. The closest is Martin Lakes (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Crestview

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crestview. The closest is Old Spanish Trail From Pensacola to DeFuniak Springs (1919) (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Crestview

28 churches within 100 km of Crestview. The closest is Bethel Church (58 km); the best-known is East Brewton Church of God (75 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Crestview

17 museums within 100 km of Crestview. The closest is Carver-Hill Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Crestview

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Crestview. The closest is Weekley Bayou (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Crestview

14 parks within 100 km of Crestview. The closest is Eglin Wildlife Management Area (28 km); the best-known is Blackwater River State Park (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Crestview

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crestview
  2. 2 km Carver-Hill Museum · hill, Okaloosa
  3. 37 km Blackwater River State Park · park, Santa Rosa
  4. 3 km Blackwater River State Forest · nature spot, Escambia
  5. 13 km Blackwater River State Forest · nature spot, Santa Rosa
  6. 27 km Martin Lakes · lake, Covington
  7. 2 km Back to Crestview

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How to reach Crestview

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crestview by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1059Martin Lakes (2 km)
    Forts & heritage429Old Spanish Trail From Pensacola to DeFuniak Springs (1919) (27 km)
    Churches028Bethel Church (58 km)
    Museums517Carver-Hill Museum (2 km)
    Beaches & coast315Weekley Bayou (40 km)
    Parks314Eglin Wildlife Management Area (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Blackwater River State Forest (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Metts Bluff (23 km)
    Other attractions04East Bay River Boat Ramp (57 km)
    Waterfalls12Mini Waterfall Lake (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Basin Island (46 km)
    Caves02Bat Cave (59 km)

    Crestview: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crestview?

    Martin Lakes (lake, about 2 km), Carver-Hill Museum (hill, about 2 km), Blackwater River State Forest (nature spot, about 29 km), Blackwater River State Forest (nature spot, about 37 km), Blackwater River State Park (park, about 38 km), Metts Bluff (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 3 beaches & coast, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Crestview?

    Martin Lakes, about 2 km by road; Indigo Pond (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crestview?

    Old Spanish Trail From Pensacola to DeFuniak Springs (1919), about 27 km by road; Doolittle Memorial Park (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Crestview?

    Bethel Church, about 58 km by road; Corner Creek Methodist Church (64 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crestview?

    Start in Crestview, visit Carver-Hill Museum, then Blackwater River State Park, then Blackwater River State Forest, then Blackwater River State Forest, then Martin Lakes, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crestview?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Crestview

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