Campbell district, Wyoming, United States

Places to visit near Gillette

Gillette is a town in Campbell district, Wyoming, United States, home to about 32,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Gillette Fishing Lake (4 km), Dalbey Memorial Park (4 km) and Keyhole State Park (67 km).

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Gillette, Wyoming
Gillette, Campbell district, Wyoming, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gillette at a glance

Location
Campbell district, Wyoming, United States
Population
about 32,649
Coordinates
44.2911° N, 105.5022° W
Places within 50 km
91 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Gillette

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gillette: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gillette

182 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gillette. The closest is Burlington Lake (2 km); the best-known is Gillette Fishing Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gillette

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gillette. The closest is Red Rock Trails (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gillette

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gillette. The closest is City Hall Mall (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Gillette

5 parks within 100 km of Gillette. The closest is Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is Dalbey Memorial Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Gillette

4 churches within 100 km of Gillette. The closest is Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gillette

3 museums within 100 km of Gillette. The closest is Campbell County Rockpile Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gillette

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gillette
  2. 1 km Memorial Park · monument, Campbell
  3. 1 km City Hall Mall · heritage site, Campbell
  4. 1 km Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church · church, Campbell
  5. 3 km Gillette Fishing Lake · lake, Campbell
  6. 1 km Dalbey Memorial Park · monument, Campbell
  7. 4 km Back to Gillette

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How to reach Gillette

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    Within 15 km of Gillette

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gillette by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs51182Burlington Lake (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2582Red Rock Trails (4 km)
    Forts & heritage18City Hall Mall (1 km)
    Parks55Memorial Park (1 km)
    Churches44Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church (1 km)
    Museums33Campbell County Rockpile Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Campbell County Arboretum (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Queresha Masjid (3 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hell Hole (83 km)

    Gillette: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gillette?

    Gillette Fishing Lake (lake, about 4 km), Dalbey Memorial Park (monument, about 4 km), City Hall Mall (heritage site, about 1 km), Memorial Park (monument, about 1 km), Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church (church, about 1 km), Campbell County Rockpile Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 5 parks, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gillette?

    Burlington Lake, about 2 km by road; Gillette Fishing Lake (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gillette?

    Red Rock Trails, about 4 km by road; Eagle Butte Mine Viewing Area (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gillette?

    City Hall Mall, about 1 km by road; McKean Site (67 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gillette?

    Start in Gillette, visit Memorial Park, then City Hall Mall, then Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, then Gillette Fishing Lake, then Dalbey Memorial Park, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gillette?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Gillette

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