Polk district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Frederic

Frederic is a town in Polk district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 1,105 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 waterfalls and 7 churches. The must-see places are Straight Lake State Park (8 km), Half Moon Lake Conservancy (21 km) and Blomberg Lake State Natural Area (22 km).

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Frederic, Wisconsin
Frederic, Polk district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frederic at a glance

Location
Polk district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 1,105
Coordinates
45.6591° N, 92.4671° W
Places within 50 km
81 (17 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 Frederic

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frederic

112 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frederic. The closest is Coon Lake Park (1 km); the best-known is Straight Lake State Park (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frederic

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frederic. The closest is Governor Knowles State Forest (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Frederic

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Frederic. The closest is Clam Falls 2-Wd-1009 Dam (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Frederic

16 churches within 100 km of Frederic. The closest is Zion Lutheran Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Frederic

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frederic. The closest is Fort Luck Park (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Frederic

7 museums within 100 km of Frederic. The closest is Folsom House (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Frederic

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frederic
  2. 21 km Half Moon Lake Conservancy · lake, Polk
  3. 14 km Straight Lake State Park · lake, Polk
  4. 7 km Coon Lake Park · lake, Polk
  5. 22 km Blomberg Lake State Natural Area · lake, Burnett
  6. 14 km Governor Knowles State Forest · nature spot, Burnett
  7. 24 km Back to Frederic

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frederic by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36112Coon Lake Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1117Governor Knowles State Forest (24 km)
    Waterfalls1117Clam Falls 2-Wd-1009 Dam (17 km)
    Churches716Zion Lutheran Church (12 km)
    Other attractions314Wild Mountain (33 km)
    Forts & heritage79Fort Luck Park (12 km)
    Museums17Folsom House (40 km)
    Beaches & coast25Lake O' the Dalles Beach (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Kettle River Overlook (42 km)
    Parks03Snake River Fur Post (58 km)
    Caves01Knapps Cave (59 km)

    Frederic: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frederic?

    Straight Lake State Park (lake, about 8 km), Half Moon Lake Conservancy (lake, about 21 km), Coon Lake Park (lake, about 1 km), Blomberg Lake State Natural Area (lake, about 22 km), Governor Knowles State Forest (nature spot, about 24 km), Balsam Lake (lake, about 26 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 waterfalls, 7 churches, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Frederic?

    Coon Lake Park, about 1 km by road; Straight Lake State Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Frederic?

    Governor Knowles State Forest, about 24 km by road; Crex Meadows State Public Hunting Grounds (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Frederic?

    Clam Falls 2-Wd-1009 Dam, about 17 km by road; Clam Falls (community), Wisconsin (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frederic?

    Start in Frederic, visit Half Moon Lake Conservancy, then Straight Lake State Park, then Coon Lake Park, then Blomberg Lake State Natural Area, then Governor Knowles State Forest, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frederic?

    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 Frederic

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