Dawson district, Montana, United States

Places to visit near Glendive

Glendive is a town in Dawson district, Montana, United States, home to about 5,490 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museums and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Glendive Church (2 km), Makoshika State Park (8 km) and Beach Pond and Golf Course (71 km).

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Glendive, Montana
Glendive, Dawson district, Montana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glendive at a glance

Location
Dawson district, Montana, United States
Population
about 5,490
Coordinates
47.1053° N, 104.7125° W
Places within 50 km
55 (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 museums

Top places to visit near Glendive

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glendive

200 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glendive. The closest is Cottonwood Country Club Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Glendive

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Glendive. The closest is Camels Hump Butte (89 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Glendive

3 museums within 100 km of Glendive. The closest is Makoshika Dinosaur Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Glendive

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glendive. The closest is Pierre Wibaux Monument (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Glendive

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glendive
  2. 5 km Cottonwood Country Club Dam · dam, Dawson
  3. 5 km Glendive Church · church, Dawson
  4. 4 km Glendive Sewage Disposal Ponds Dam · dam, Dawson
  5. 12 km Makoshika State Park · park, Dawson
  6. 8 km Makoshika Dinosaur Museum · museum, Dawson
  7. 0 km Back to Glendive

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glendive by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs52200Cottonwood Country Club Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Camels Hump Butte (89 km)
    Museums13Makoshika Dinosaur Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage03Pierre Wibaux Monument (51 km)
    Churches11Glendive Church (2 km)
    Parks11Makoshika State Park (8 km)
    Beaches & coast01Beach Pond and Golf Course (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Terry Badlands WSA (70 km)

    Glendive: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glendive?

    Glendive Church (church, about 2 km), Makoshika State Park (park, about 8 km), Makoshika Dinosaur Museum (museum, about 1 km), Cottonwood Country Club Dam (dam, about 5 km), Glendive Sewage Disposal Ponds Dam (dam, about 6 km), Guelff Dam (dam, about 7 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 museum, 1 church, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Glendive?

    Cottonwood Country Club Dam, about 5 km by road; Glendive Sewage Disposal Ponds Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Glendive?

    Camels Hump Butte, about 89 km by road; Five Point Butte (91 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Glendive?

    Makoshika Dinosaur Museum, about 1 km by road; Golden Valley County Museum (72 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glendive?

    Start in Glendive, visit Cottonwood Country Club Dam, then Glendive Church, then Glendive Sewage Disposal Ponds Dam, then Makoshika State Park, then Makoshika Dinosaur Museum, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glendive?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Glendive

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