Crockett, TexasRatcliff DamDavy Crockett National ForestBig Slough WildernessCrockettBeeson-Box CemeteryCollin Aldrich
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Crockett

Crockett is a town in Houston district, Texas, United States of about 6,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 churches. The must-see places are Ratcliff Dam, Davy Crockett National Forest and Big Slough Wilderness.

31.3182° N, 95.4566° WPop. 6,554

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see8
Notable269
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ratcliff Dam

Dam · 37 km

Davy Crockett National Forest, nature spot near Crockett
Must-see

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nature spot · 41 km

Must-see

Big Slough Wilderness

Nature spot · 48 km · Cherokee

Places near Crockett by type

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One day from Crockett

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:44 pm

119 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Crockett
  2. Beeson-Box Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Collin Aldrichheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bynum Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Center Hill Cemeteryhill · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ratcliff Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Crockett
Today’s loopCrockettStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Crockett?

Crockett (heritage site, about 1 km), Early Bank Building (heritage site, about 1 km), First Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Downes-Aldrich House (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Crockett (heritage site, about 1 km), Armisted Thompson Mason Monroe (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

64 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Crockett?

Crockett, about 1 km by road; Early Bank Building (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Crockett?

Houston County Dam, about 22 km by road; Barfield Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Crockett?

Start in Crockett, visit Beeson-Box Cemetery, then Collin Aldrich, then Bynum Cemetery, then Center Hill Cemetery, then Ratcliff Dam, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.