Jefferson district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Culver

Culver is a town in Jefferson district, Oregon, United States, home to about 1,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 waterfalls and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Haystack Dam (7 km), Billy Chinook Falls (16 km) and Gray Butte Trail (20 km).

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Culver, Oregon
Culver, Jefferson district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Culver at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 1,442
Coordinates
44.5257° N, 121.2131° W
Places within 50 km
44 (20 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

Top places to visit near Culver

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Culver

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Culver. The closest is Big Canyon Rim (15 km); the best-known is Gray Butte Trail (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Culver

52 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Culver. The closest is Haystack Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Culver

42 waterfalls within 100 km of Culver. The closest is Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area (16 km); the best-known is Billy Chinook Falls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Culver

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Culver. The closest is Rimrock Springs (17 km); the best-known is Smith Rock State Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Culver

14 caves within 100 km of Culver. The closest is Redmond Caves (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Culver

10 parks within 100 km of Culver. The closest is Skull Hollow (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Culver

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Culver
  2. 7 km Haystack Dam · dam, Jefferson
  3. 14 km Gray Butte Trail · viewpoint, Jefferson
  4. 6 km Smith Rock State Park · nature spot, Deschutes
  5. 35 km Billy Chinook Falls · waterfall, Jefferson
  6. 26 km Ericson Aircraft Collection · museum, Jefferson
  7. 21 km Back to Culver

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How to reach Culver

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Culver by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1083Big Canyon Rim (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs852Haystack Dam (7 km)
    Waterfalls942Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens418Rimrock Springs (17 km)
    Caves414Redmond Caves (17 km)
    Parks310Skull Hollow (23 km)
    Forts & heritage210Redmond Downtown Historic District (35 km)
    Museums46Ericson Aircraft Collection (21 km)
    Other attractions06Soda Spring (83 km)
    Treks03PCT - Oregon Section F (65 km)
    Churches01Trinity Episcopal Church (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Boxcar Rapids (88 km)

    Culver: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Culver?

    Haystack Dam (dam, about 7 km), Billy Chinook Falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Gray Butte Trail (viewpoint, about 20 km), Ericson Aircraft Collection (museum, about 21 km), Smith Rock State Park (nature spot, about 23 km), Skull Hollow (park, about 23 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Culver?

    Big Canyon Rim, about 15 km by road; Gray Butte Trail (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Culver?

    Haystack Dam, about 7 km by road; Round Butte Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Culver?

    Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area, about 16 km by road; Billy Chinook Falls (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Culver?

    Start in Culver, visit Haystack Dam, then Gray Butte Trail, then Smith Rock State Park, then Billy Chinook Falls, then Ericson Aircraft Collection, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Culver?

    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.

    Towns near Culver

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