San Joaquin district, California, United States

Places to visit near Escalon

Escalon is a town in San Joaquin district, California, United States, home to about 7,523 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Escalon United Methodist Church (1 km), Oakdale Recreation Area (14 km) and Ripon Assembly of God Church (16 km).

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Escalon, California
Escalon, San Joaquin district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Escalon at a glance

Location
San Joaquin district, California, United States
Population
about 7,523
Coordinates
37.7978° N, 120.9979° W
Places within 50 km
28 (22 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 churches

Top places to visit near Escalon

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Escalon

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Escalon. The closest is Kern Canyon (51 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Escalon

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Escalon. The closest is Woodward Reservoir Regional Park (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Escalon

23 churches within 100 km of Escalon. The closest is Escalon United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Escalon

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Escalon. The closest is Micke Grove Zoo (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Escalon

13 parks within 100 km of Escalon. The closest is Salida Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Escalon

4 museums within 100 km of Escalon. The closest is McHenry Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Escalon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escalon
  2. 1 km Escalon United Methodist Church · church, San Joaquin
  3. 13 km Oakdale Recreation Area · church, Stanislaus
  4. 23 km Graceada Park · park, Stanislaus
  5. 12 km Salida Park · park, Stanislaus
  6. 7 km Ripon Assembly of God Church · church, San Joaquin
  7. 16 km Back to Escalon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escalon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints030Kern Canyon (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs426Woodward Reservoir Regional Park (16 km)
    Churches1023Escalon United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens114Micke Grove Zoo (49 km)
    Parks813Salida Park (16 km)
    Museums34McHenry Museum (22 km)
    Caves04Moaning Cave (69 km)
    Forts & heritage04Vallecito Bell Monument (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Rough and Ready Island (45 km)
    Other attractions02Altamont Speedway (63 km)
    Beaches & coast11Cocklebur Beach (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (54 km)

    Escalon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escalon?

    Escalon United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Oakdale Recreation Area (church, about 14 km), Ripon Assembly of God Church (church, about 16 km), Salida Park (park, about 16 km), Graceada Park (park, about 21 km), McHenry Museum (museum, about 22 km).

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

    28 places on Spotwander: 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 1 sanctuary, 8 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Escalon?

    Kern Canyon, about 51 km by road; Ingram Canyon (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Escalon?

    Woodward Reservoir Regional Park, about 16 km by road; Salt Spring Valley Reservoir (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Escalon?

    Escalon United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Oakdale Recreation Area (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escalon?

    Start in Escalon, visit Escalon United Methodist Church, then Oakdale Recreation Area, then Graceada Park, then Salida Park, then Ripon Assembly of God Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escalon?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Escalon

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