Texas district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Goodwell

Goodwell is a town in Texas district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,326 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 41 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Texhoma (21 km), Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) (21 km) and Wild Horse Lake (50 km).

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Goodwell, Oklahoma
Goodwell, Texas district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Goodwell at a glance

Location
Texas district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,326
Coordinates
36.5953° N, 101.6365° W
Places within 50 km
74 (3 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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Goodwell

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Churches near Goodwell

89 churches within 100 km of Goodwell. The closest is Baptist Student Center (1 km); the best-known is Texhoma (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Goodwell

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Goodwell. The closest is Etling Number 2 Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Goodwell

33 parks within 100 km of Goodwell. The closest is Goodwell Town Hall (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Goodwell

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goodwell. The closest is The Oslo Community (26 km); the best-known is Mouser Woodframe Grain Elevator (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goodwell

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goodwell. The closest is Dry Sand Draw (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Goodwell

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Goodwell. The closest is Optima National Wildlife Refuge (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Goodwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goodwell
  2. 1 km No Mans Land Historical Museum · museum, Texas
  3. 20 km Sunset Lake Dam · dam, Texas
  4. 2 km Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) · church, Texas
  5. 31 km Etling Number 2 Dam · dam, Texas
  6. 12 km Texhoma · church, Texas
  7. 21 km Back to Goodwell

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How to reach Goodwell

    All places near Goodwell by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goodwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4189Baptist Student Center (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1240Etling Number 2 Dam (10 km)
    Parks1133Goodwell Town Hall (1 km)
    Forts & heritage330The Oslo Community (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Dry Sand Draw (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Optima National Wildlife Refuge (48 km)
    Museums18No Mans Land Historical Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions46KPSU-FM (Goodwell) (1 km)

    Goodwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goodwell?

    No Mans Land Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Texhoma (church, about 21 km), Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) (church, about 21 km), Etling Number 2 Dam (dam, about 10 km), Sunset Lake Dam (dam, about 20 km), Church of Christ (church, about 21 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Goodwell?

    Baptist Student Center, about 1 km by road; Methodist Student Center (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Goodwell?

    Etling Number 2 Dam, about 10 km by road; Sunset Lake Dam (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Goodwell?

    Goodwell Town Hall, about 1 km by road; Thompson Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goodwell?

    Start in Goodwell, visit No Mans Land Historical Museum, then Sunset Lake Dam, then Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center), then Etling Number 2 Dam, then Texhoma, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goodwell?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Goodwell

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