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Duchesne

Duchesne is a town in Duchesne district, Utah, United States of about 1,872 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 parks. The must-see places are Big Sand Wash Dam, Jehovahs Witnesses Roosevelt Congregation and First Site.

40.1633° N, 110.4029° WPop. 1,872

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see49
Notable227
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Duchesne

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

103 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Duchesne
  2. Sowers Canyon Wildlife Management Areapark · 45 min
  3. Rabbit Gulch Wildlife Management Areapark · 45 min
  4. Starvation State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Starvation Damdam · 45 min
  6. Big Sand Wash Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Duchesne
Today’s loopDuchesneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Duchesne?

Duchesne City and Roy Park (park, about 1 km), Potter Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Big Sand Wash Dam (dam, about 26 km), Starvation Dam (dam, about 6 km), Starvation State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Sowers Canyon Wildlife Management Area (park, about 12 km).

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

45 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions, 5 parks, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Duchesne?

Blacktail Mountain, about 23 km by road; Steamboat Mountain (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Duchesne?

Starvation Dam, about 6 km by road; Lower Lake (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Duchesne?

Start in Duchesne, visit Sowers Canyon Wildlife Management Area, then Rabbit Gulch Wildlife Management Area, then Starvation State Park, then Starvation Dam, then Big Sand Wash Dam, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

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