Harrison district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Despard

Despard is a town in Harrison district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 1,004 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 parks. The must-see places are Pinnickinnick Mountain (3 km), Stealey-Goff-Vance House (4 km) and Center Branch Wildlife Management Area (8 km).

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Despard, West Virginia
Despard, Harrison district, West Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Despard at a glance

Location
Harrison district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,004
Coordinates
39.2887° N, 80.3059° W
Places within 50 km
121 (14 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Despard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Despard: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Despard

68 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Despard. The closest is Hinkle Lake Dam (6 km); the best-known is Buffalo Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Despard

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Despard. The closest is Pinnickinnick Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Despard

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Despard. The closest is Center Branch Wildlife Management Area (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Despard

23 parks within 100 km of Despard. The closest is Clarksburg City Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Despard

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Despard. The closest is Quality Hill Historic District (3 km); the best-known is Stealey-Goff-Vance House (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Despard

10 museums within 100 km of Despard. The closest is Fort New Salem (28 km); the best-known is Jackson's Mill (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Despard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Despard
  2. 3 km Pinnickinnick Mountain · viewpoint, Harrison
  3. 1 km Stealey-Goff-Vance House · heritage site, Harrison
  4. 14 km Buffalo Lake · lake, Harrison
  5. 11 km Center Branch Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Harrison
  6. 5 km Quality Hill Historic District · hill, Harrison
  7. 3 km Back to Despard

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Despard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4468Hinkle Lake Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2256Pinnickinnick Mountain (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens525Center Branch Wildlife Management Area (8 km)
    Parks1723Clarksburg City Park (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1421Quality Hill Historic District (3 km)
    Museums910Fort New Salem (28 km)
    Churches18Andrews Methodist Church (32 km)
    Waterfalls57Glen Falls Baptist Church (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Scout Island (25 km)
    Other attractions12Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (39 km)
    Treks01Blackwater Canyon Trail (83 km)
    Caves01Laurel Caverns (95 km)

    Despard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Despard?

    Pinnickinnick Mountain (viewpoint, about 3 km), Stealey-Goff-Vance House (heritage site, about 4 km), Center Branch Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Buffalo Lake (lake, about 18 km), Quality Hill Historic District (hill, about 3 km), Glen Falls Baptist Church (waterfall, about 3 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Despard?

    Hinkle Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Deegan Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Despard?

    Pinnickinnick Mountain, about 3 km by road; Duncan Hill (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Despard?

    Center Branch Wildlife Management Area, about 8 km by road; Dents Run Wildlife Management Area (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Despard?

    Start in Despard, visit Pinnickinnick Mountain, then Stealey-Goff-Vance House, then Buffalo Lake, then Center Branch Wildlife Management Area, then Quality Hill Historic District, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Despard?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Despard

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