Apache district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Eagar

Eagar is a town in Apache district, Arizona, United States, home to about 4,869 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sitgreaves National Forest (3 km), Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (3 km) and Becker Lake (6 km).

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Eagar, Arizona
Eagar, Apache district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eagar at a glance

Location
Apache district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 4,869
Coordinates
34.1112° N, 109.2924° W
Places within 50 km
86 (19 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

Top places to visit near Eagar

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eagar

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eagar. The closest is Flat Top (4 km); the best-known is Butler Canyon Trail Spring (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eagar

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eagar. The closest is Becker Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eagar

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eagar. The closest is Sitgreaves National Forest (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Eagar

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eagar. The closest is Rattlesnake Point Pueblo (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eagar

4 churches within 100 km of Eagar. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Eagar

4 parks within 100 km of Eagar. The closest is Apache County Fairgrounds (57 km); the best-known is Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Eagar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eagar
  2. 6 km Becker Lake · lake, Apache
  3. 4 km Sitgreaves National Forest · nature spot, Apache
  4. 1 km Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum · museum, Apache
  5. 14 km Nelson Dam · dam, Apache
  6. 29 km Bunch Reservoir Dam · dam, Apache
  7. 20 km Back to Eagar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eagar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2289Flat Top (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4381Becker Lake (6 km)
    Other attractions1314Beehive Spring Number Two (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Sitgreaves National Forest (3 km)
    Forts & heritage25Rattlesnake Point Pueblo (34 km)
    Churches14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km)
    Parks04Apache County Fairgrounds (57 km)
    Museums13Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (3 km)
    Treks01Grand Enchantment Trail (59 km)
    Caves01Ice Cave (75 km)
    Waterfalls01Chitty Falls (80 km)

    Eagar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eagar?

    Sitgreaves National Forest (nature spot, about 3 km), Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (museum, about 3 km), Becker Lake (lake, about 6 km), Nelson Dam (dam, about 13 km), Bunch Reservoir Dam (dam, about 20 km), Tunnel Dam (dam, about 20 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eagar?

    Flat Top, about 4 km by road; Round Mountain (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Eagar?

    Becker Lake, about 6 km by road; Nelson Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Eagar?

    Sitgreaves National Forest, about 3 km by road; White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eagar?

    Start in Eagar, visit Becker Lake, then Sitgreaves National Forest, then Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum, then Nelson Dam, then Bunch Reservoir Dam, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eagar?

    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.

    Towns near Eagar

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