San Joaquin district, California, United States

Places to visit near Dogtown

Dogtown is a town in San Joaquin district, California, United States, home to about 2,506 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks and 7 churches. The must-see places are Camanche Dam (7 km), Camanche Reservoir (16 km) and Lodi Mosque (24 km).

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Dogtown at a glance

Location
San Joaquin district, California, United States
Population
about 2,506
Coordinates
38.2138° N, 121.0885° W
Places within 50 km
110 (25 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; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Dogtown

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dogtown

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dogtown. The closest is Sugarloaf (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dogtown

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

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Parks near Dogtown

36 parks within 100 km of Dogtown. The closest is Charles Howard Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Dogtown

33 churches within 100 km of Dogtown. The closest is Church Bell Hill (29 km); the best-known is Stockton Baptist Church (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dogtown

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dogtown. The closest is Micke Grove Zoo (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Dogtown

11 museums within 100 km of Dogtown. The closest is Preston Castle (26 km); the best-known is San Joaquin County Historical Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dogtown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dogtown
  2. 26 km Lake Amador · lake, Amador
  3. 13 km Camanche Reservoir · reservoir, Amador
  4. 8 km Camanche Dam · dam, San Joaquin
  5. 7 km Mokelumne Beach · beach, San Joaquin
  6. 24 km Lodi Mosque · mosque, San Joaquin
  7. 24 km Back to Dogtown

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dogtown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3744Sugarloaf (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3142Camanche Dam (7 km)
    Parks1436Charles Howard Park (25 km)
    Churches733Church Bell Hill (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens720Micke Grove Zoo (28 km)
    Museums311Preston Castle (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves48Atlas Tract (41 km)
    Forts & heritage26Nippon Hospital (43 km)
    Beaches & coast45Mokelumne Beach (1 km)
    Caves04Black Chasm Cavern (59 km)
    Waterfalls02Folsom Lake Sra-Salmon Falls Ent (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lodi Mosque (24 km)
    Temples01Sacramento California Temple (60 km)
    Other attractions01Altamont Speedway (84 km)

    Dogtown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dogtown?

    Camanche Dam (dam, about 7 km), Camanche Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Mokelumne Beach (beach, about 1 km), Lodi Mosque (mosque, about 24 km), Lake Amador (lake, about 26 km), Pardee Dam (dam, about 27 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks, 7 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dogtown?

    Sugarloaf, about 17 km by road; Bald Mountain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dogtown?

    Camanche Dam, about 7 km by road; Camanche Reservoir (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dogtown?

    Charles Howard Park, about 25 km by road; Pioneer Park (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dogtown?

    Start in Dogtown, visit Lake Amador, then Camanche Reservoir, then Camanche Dam, then Mokelumne Beach, then Lodi Mosque, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dogtown?

    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; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Dogtown

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