Comanche district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near De Leon

De Leon is a town in Comanche district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Proctor Lake (15 km), Lake Leon (40 km) and Lake Eastland Dam (55 km).

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De Leon, Texas
De Leon, Comanche district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

De Leon at a glance

Location
Comanche district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,150
Coordinates
32.1110° N, 98.5359° W
Places within 50 km
75 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near De Leon

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Forts & heritage near De Leon

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of De Leon. The closest is De Leon Peanut Company (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near De Leon

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of De Leon. The closest is Golden Dam (6 km); the best-known is Proctor Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near De Leon

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of De Leon. The closest is Blue Hills (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near De Leon

25 churches within 100 km of De Leon. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near De Leon

14 museums within 100 km of De Leon. The closest is Terrill Antique Car Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near De Leon

7 parks within 100 km of De Leon. The closest is Comanche City Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from De Leon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in De Leon
  2. 1 km Church of Christ · church, Comanche
  3. 1 km Terrill Antique Car Museum · museum, Comanche
  4. 1 km Cyrus Campbell · heritage site, Comanche
  5. 16 km Proctor Lake · lake, Comanche
  6. 15 km De Leon Peanut Company · heritage site, Comanche
  7. 0 km Back to De Leon

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How to reach De Leon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near De Leon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39103De Leon Peanut Company (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1872Golden Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints246Blue Hills (35 km)
    Churches1225Church of Christ (1 km)
    Museums314Terrill Antique Car Museum (1 km)
    Parks17Comanche City Park (32 km)
    Waterfalls01Stephenville Club Lake Waterfalls (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goat Island (84 km)

    De Leon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near De Leon?

    Proctor Lake (lake, about 15 km), De Leon Peanut Company (heritage site, about 1 km), Terrill Antique Car Museum (museum, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Cyrus Campbell (heritage site, about 1 km), Golden Dam (dam, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of De Leon?

    75 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to De Leon?

    De Leon Peanut Company, about 1 km by road; Cyrus Campbell (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to De Leon?

    Golden Dam, about 6 km by road; Nabors Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to De Leon?

    Blue Hills, about 35 km by road; Country Knob (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from De Leon?

    Start in De Leon, visit Church of Christ, then Terrill Antique Car Museum, then Cyrus Campbell, then Proctor Lake, then De Leon Peanut Company, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near De Leon?

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

    Towns near De Leon

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