Churchill district, Nevada, United States

Places to visit near Fallon

Fallon is a town in Churchill district, Nevada, United States, home to about 8,458 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage and 17 churches. The must-see places are Rattlesnake Hill (4 km), Lahontan Dam (31 km) and Lahontan Reservoir (39 km).

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Fallon, Nevada
Fallon, Churchill district, Nevada, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fallon at a glance

Location
Churchill district, Nevada, United States
Population
about 8,458
Coordinates
39.4735° N, 118.7774° W
Places within 50 km
126 (6 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 Fallon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fallon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fallon

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fallon. The closest is Rattlesnake Hill (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fallon

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fallon. The closest is Lake Tahoe (2 km); the best-known is Coleman Diversion Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Fallon

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fallon. The closest is A7-E Corsair II (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fallon

18 churches within 100 km of Fallon. The closest is Greater New Refuge (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fallon

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fallon. The closest is Fallon Nature Reserve (6 km); the best-known is Lahontan State Recreation Area (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Fallon

9 caves within 100 km of Fallon. The closest is Hidden Cave (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fallon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fallon
  2. 1 km Oats Park · park, Churchill
  3. 3 km Rattlesnake Hill · hill, Churchill
  4. 5 km Coleman Diversion Dam · dam, Churchill
  5. 4 km Churchill County Regional Park · park, Churchill
  6. 1 km Hidden Cave · cave, Churchill
  7. 1 km Back to Fallon

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    Within 15 km of Fallon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fallon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2147Rattlesnake Hill (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3542Lake Tahoe (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1736A7-E Corsair II (4 km)
    Churches1718Greater New Refuge (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Fallon Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Caves69Hidden Cave (1 km)
    Beaches & coast77Playa Platanitos, Nayarit Mexico (1 km)
    Parks56Oats Park (1 km)
    Other attractions56Oats Park Arts Center (1 km)
    Museums13Churchill County Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Lund Island (29 km)
    Treks11ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 8 (30 km)
    Waterfalls01Jumbo Falls (100 km)

    Fallon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fallon?

    Rattlesnake Hill (hill, about 4 km), Oats Park (park, about 1 km), Hidden Cave (cave, about 1 km), Churchill County Regional Park (park, about 2 km), Coleman Diversion Dam (dam, about 3 km), KVLV-AM (Fallon) (attraction, about 5 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fallon?

    Rattlesnake Hill, about 4 km by road; Lahontan Valley (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fallon?

    Lake Tahoe, about 2 km by road; Coleman Diversion Dam (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fallon?

    A7-E Corsair II, about 4 km by road; North American RA-5C Vigilante (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fallon?

    Start in Fallon, visit Oats Park, then Rattlesnake Hill, then Coleman Diversion Dam, then Churchill County Regional Park, then Hidden Cave, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fallon?

    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 Fallon

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