Sargent district, North Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Forman

Forman is a town in Sargent district, North Dakota, United States, home to about 513 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Biesterfeldt Site (43 km), High Lake (45 km) and M42 (47 km).

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Forman, North Dakota
Forman, Sargent district, North Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Forman at a glance

Location
Sargent district, North Dakota, United States
Population
about 513
Coordinates
46.1077° N, 97.6365° W
Places within 50 km
151 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Forman

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Forman

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Forman. The closest is Silver Lake Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Forman

52 churches within 100 km of Forman. The closest is Trinity Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Concordia Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Forman

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Forman. The closest is Anderson Waterfowl Production Area (2 km); the best-known is Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Forman

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Forman. The closest is 133rd Avenue Southeast (38 km); the best-known is Biesterfeldt Site (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Forman

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Forman. The closest is Whitestone Hill (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Forman

10 parks within 100 km of Forman. The closest is Sargent County Fairgrounds (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Forman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 169 km on the road.

  1. Start in Forman
  2. 1 km Sargent County Museum · museum, Sargent
  3. 42 km Biesterfeldt Site · heritage site, Ransom
  4. 32 km Concordia Church · church, Sargent
  5. 49 km High Lake · lake, Marshall
  6. 32 km Silver Lake Dam · dam, Sargent
  7. 13 km Back to Forman

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How to reach Forman

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    Within 15 km of Forman

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Forman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5090Silver Lake Dam (13 km)
    Churches4052Trinity Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2938Anderson Waterfowl Production Area (2 km)
    Forts & heritage414133rd Avenue Southeast (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914Whitestone Hill (22 km)
    Parks910Sargent County Fairgrounds (1 km)
    Museums46Sargent County Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions44Gwinner, ND (23 km)
    Beaches & coast22Benzel Bay (26 km)
    Waterfalls01Mineral Spring Falls (61 km)

    Forman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Forman?

    Sargent County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Silver Lake Dam (dam, about 13 km), Concordia Church (church, about 20 km), Biesterfeldt Site (heritage site, about 43 km), High Lake (lake, about 45 km), Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 50 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 churches, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Forman?

    Silver Lake Dam, about 13 km by road; Kandiotta Lake (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Forman?

    Trinity Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Mary's Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Forman?

    Anderson Waterfowl Production Area, about 2 km by road; Lundstad Waterfowl Production Area (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Forman?

    Start in Forman, visit Sargent County Museum, then Biesterfeldt Site, then Concordia Church, then High Lake, then Silver Lake Dam, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Forman?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Forman

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