Morgan district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Elkfork

Elkfork is a town in Morgan district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 1,539 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 11 waterfalls and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Paintsville Lake (24 km), Grayson Lake (33 km) and Stuffley Knob (34 km).

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Elkfork at a glance

Location
Morgan district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 1,539
Coordinates
37.9648° N, 83.1329° W
Places within 50 km
100 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Elkfork

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elkfork

122 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elkfork. The closest is Buck Knob (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Elkfork

54 churches within 100 km of Elkfork. The closest is Crockett Community Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Elkfork

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Elkfork. The closest is Lick Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elkfork

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elkfork. The closest is Paintsville Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Elkfork

12 caves within 100 km of Elkfork. The closest is Black Cave Hollow (20 km); the best-known is Cave Run Lake (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elkfork

10 museums within 100 km of Elkfork. The closest is Morgan Co Historical Society (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Elkfork

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elkfork
  2. 12 km Lacy Creek Church of Enterprise Baptist · church, Morgan
  3. 25 km Paintsville Lake · lake, Johnson
  4. 43 km Grayson Lake · lake, Elliott
  5. 26 km Buck Knob · viewpoint, Morgan
  6. 3 km Crockett Community Church · church, Morgan
  7. 5 km Back to Elkfork

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elkfork by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints36122Buck Knob (8 km)
    Churches3354Crockett Community Church (5 km)
    Waterfalls1132Lick Falls (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Paintsville Lake (24 km)
    Caves512Black Cave Hollow (20 km)
    Museums410Morgan Co Historical Society (15 km)
    Forts & heritage610Post Office (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Daniel Boone Nation Forest (44 km)
    Parks03Natural Bridge State Resort Park (67 km)
    Other attractions02Carter Caves State Resort Park (56 km)
    Beaches & coast02Muscle Beach (58 km)

    Elkfork: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elkfork?

    Paintsville Lake (lake, about 24 km), Crockett Community Church (church, about 5 km), Buck Knob (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lacy Creek Church of Enterprise Baptist (church, about 12 km), Grayson Lake (lake, about 33 km), Stuffley Knob (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 11 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elkfork?

    Buck Knob, about 8 km by road; Elisha Fannin Hill (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elkfork?

    Crockett Community Church, about 5 km by road; Lacy Creek Church of Enterprise Baptist (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Elkfork?

    Lick Falls, about 34 km by road; Broke Leg Falls (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elkfork?

    Start in Elkfork, visit Lacy Creek Church of Enterprise Baptist, then Paintsville Lake, then Grayson Lake, then Buck Knob, then Crockett Community Church, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elkfork?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Elkfork

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