Comanche district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Gorman

Gorman is a town in Comanche district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 churches. The must-see places are Lake Leon (21 km), Lake Eastland Dam (34 km) and Proctor Lake (35 km).

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Gorman, Texas
Gorman, Comanche district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gorman at a glance

Location
Comanche district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,051
Coordinates
32.2137° N, 98.6706° W
Places within 50 km
70 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gorman

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Forts & heritage near Gorman

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gorman. The closest is Desdemona Cemetery (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gorman

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gorman. The closest is Arvil Setzler Dam (8 km); the best-known is Lake Leon (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gorman

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gorman. The closest is Blue Hills (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Gorman

26 churches within 100 km of Gorman. The closest is Bethel Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gorman

11 museums within 100 km of Gorman. The closest is Terrill Antique Car Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gorman

2 parks within 100 km of Gorman. The closest is Comanche City Park (45 km); the best-known is Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gorman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 141 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gorman
  2. 15 km Nabors Lake Dam · dam, Comanche
  3. 20 km Proctor Lake · lake, Comanche
  4. 31 km Arvil Setzler Dam · dam, Comanche
  5. 25 km Lake Leon · lake, Eastland
  6. 16 km Lake Eastland Dam · dam, Eastland
  7. 34 km Back to Gorman

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How to reach Gorman

    All places near Gorman by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gorman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage30101Desdemona Cemetery (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2180Arvil Setzler Dam (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints545Blue Hills (35 km)
    Churches626Bethel Church (16 km)
    Museums611Terrill Antique Car Museum (21 km)
    Parks22Comanche City Park (45 km)
    Waterfalls01Stephenville Club Lake Waterfalls (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goat Island (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandy Beach (95 km)

    Gorman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gorman?

    Lake Leon (lake, about 21 km), Arvil Setzler Dam (dam, about 8 km), Lake Eastland Dam (dam, about 34 km), Proctor Lake (lake, about 35 km), Nabors Lake Dam (dam, about 15 km), Desdemona Cemetery (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gorman?

    Desdemona Cemetery, about 15 km by road; First Baptist Church in Carbon (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gorman?

    Arvil Setzler Dam, about 8 km by road; Nabors Lake Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gorman?

    Blue Hills, about 35 km by road; Country Knob (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gorman?

    Start in Gorman, visit Nabors Lake Dam, then Proctor Lake, then Arvil Setzler Dam, then Lake Leon, then Lake Eastland Dam, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gorman?

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

    Towns near Gorman

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