Beckham district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Erick

Erick is a town in Beckham district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,093 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Skipout Lake (59 km), Black Kettle National Grassland (71 km) and Quartz Mountain (75 km).

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Erick, Oklahoma
Erick, Beckham district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erick at a glance

Location
Beckham district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,093
Coordinates
35.2153° N, 99.8665° W
Places within 50 km
31
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Erick

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erick

93 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erick. The closest is Cow Creek Site 4 Reservoir (8 km); the best-known is Hollis 118 Dam (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Erick

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erick. The closest is Old City Jail (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erick

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erick. The closest is Haystack Mountain (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Erick

11 museums within 100 km of Erick. The closest is 100th Meridian Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Erick

10 churches within 100 km of Erick. The closest is Erick Assembly of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Erick

3 parks within 100 km of Erick. The closest is Sayre City Park (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Erick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erick
  2. 1 km 100th Meridian Museum · museum, Beckham
  3. 1 km First National Bank · museum, Beckham
  4. 14 km Old City Jail · heritage site, Beckham
  5. 1 km Will Rogers Highway Memorial · monument, Beckham
  6. 1 km Welcome to Oklahoma · heritage site, Beckham
  7. 15 km Back to Erick

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How to reach Erick

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1093Cow Creek Site 4 Reservoir (8 km)
    Forts & heritage830Old City Jail (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints125Haystack Mountain (33 km)
    Museums611100th Meridian Museum (1 km)
    Churches310Erick Assembly of God (1 km)
    Other attractions23City Meat Market (Erick) (1 km)
    Parks13Sayre City Park (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Black Kettle National Grassland (71 km)
    Waterfalls01Foss State Park (87 km)
    Caves01Altus AFB Crash Pads : The Bat Cave (99 km)

    Erick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erick?

    100th Meridian Museum (museum, about 1 km), First National Bank (museum, about 1 km), Old City Jail (heritage site, about 14 km), Will Rogers Highway Memorial (monument, about 15 km), Welcome to Oklahoma (heritage site, about 15 km), Roger Miller Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 6 museums, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Erick?

    Cow Creek Site 4 Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Hollis 118 Dam (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erick?

    Old City Jail, about 14 km by road; Will Rogers Highway Memorial (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erick?

    Haystack Mountain, about 33 km by road; Granite Mountains (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erick?

    Start in Erick, visit 100th Meridian Museum, then First National Bank, then Old City Jail, then Will Rogers Highway Memorial, then Welcome to Oklahoma, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erick?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Erick

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