Terrell district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Dawson

Dawson is a town in Terrell district, Georgia, United States, home to about 4,353 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (36 km), Chehaw State Park (42 km) and Lake Chehaw (44 km).

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Dawson, Georgia
Dawson, Terrell district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dawson at a glance

Location
Terrell district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 4,353
Coordinates
31.7738° N, 84.4480° W
Places within 50 km
85 (4 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

Top places to visit near Dawson

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dawson

102 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dawson. The closest is Dawson Sewage Disposal Pond Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Dawson

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dawson. The closest is Andrew Jackson Monument (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dawson

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dawson. The closest is Fossil Sand Dunes (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Dawson

40 churches within 100 km of Dawson. The closest is Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dawson

16 museums within 100 km of Dawson. The closest is Terrell County History Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dawson

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dawson. The closest is Chehaw Indian Monument (38 km); the best-known is Chehaw State Park (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Dawson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dawson
  2. 1 km Terrell County History Museum · museum, Terrell
  3. 3 km Dawson Sewage Disposal Pond Dam · dam, Terrell
  4. 2 km Boyd Lake Dam · dam, Terrell
  5. 2 km Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church · church, Terrell
  6. 2 km Chamblis Lake Dam · dam, Terrell
  7. 3 km Back to Dawson

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How to reach Dawson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dawson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38102Dawson Sewage Disposal Pond Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1661Andrew Jackson Monument (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints246Fossil Sand Dunes (47 km)
    Churches1240Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church (3 km)
    Museums816Terrell County History Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Chehaw Indian Monument (38 km)
    Parks47Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (36 km)
    Caves11Griers Cave (45 km)
    Temples11Evangel Temple (46 km)
    Beaches & coast01Swimming Beach (79 km)

    Dawson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dawson?

    Terrell County History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Dawson Sewage Disposal Pond Dam (dam, about 3 km), Boyd Lake Dam (dam, about 3 km), Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church (church, about 3 km), Chamblis Lake Dam (dam, about 3 km), Kennedy Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dawson?

    Dawson Sewage Disposal Pond Dam, about 3 km by road; Boyd Lake Dam (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dawson?

    Andrew Jackson Monument, about 11 km by road; Sasser Commercial Historic District (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dawson?

    Fossil Sand Dunes, about 47 km by road; Red Bluff (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dawson?

    Start in Dawson, visit Terrell County History Museum, then Dawson Sewage Disposal Pond Dam, then Boyd Lake Dam, then Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church, then Chamblis Lake Dam, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dawson?

    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 Dawson

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