Greer district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Granite

Granite is a town in Greer district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 2,031 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 6 churches. The must-see places are Quartz Mountain (10 km), Lake Altus (10 km) and Quartz Mountain State Park (13 km).

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Granite, Oklahoma
Granite, Greer district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Granite at a glance

Location
Greer district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 2,031
Coordinates
34.9623° N, 99.3806° W
Places within 50 km
62 (4 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 churches

Top places to visit near Granite

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Granite

119 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Granite. The closest is State of Oklahoma Reformatory Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Altus (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Granite

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Granite. The closest is Headquarters Mountain (2 km); the best-known is Quartz Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Granite

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Granite. The closest is American Legion Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Granite

13 churches within 100 km of Granite. The closest is Glad Tidings Church (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Granite

9 museums within 100 km of Granite. The closest is Museum of the Western Prairie (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Granite

4 parks within 100 km of Granite. The closest is Quartz Mountain State Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Granite

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Granite
  2. 1 km American Legion Monument · monument, Greer
  3. 2 km Headquarters Mountain · viewpoint, Greer
  4. 12 km Lake Altus · lake, Greer
  5. 3 km Quartz Mountain State Park · park, Kiowa
  6. 4 km Quartz Mountain · viewpoint, Greer
  7. 10 km Back to Granite

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How to reach Granite

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Granite by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22119State of Oklahoma Reformatory Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2477Headquarters Mountain (2 km)
    Forts & heritage721American Legion Monument (1 km)
    Churches613Glad Tidings Church (42 km)
    Museums19Museum of the Western Prairie (44 km)
    Parks14Quartz Mountain State Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Charons Garden Wilderness Area (80 km)
    Caves12Altus AFB Crash Pads : The Bat Cave (41 km)
    Other attractions02The Oklahoma Space Port (58 km)
    Waterfalls02Post Oak Falls (82 km)
    Beaches & coast01Bunker #5 (91 km)
    Temples01Abernathy Boys Statue (90 km)

    Granite: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Granite?

    Quartz Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lake Altus (lake, about 10 km), Quartz Mountain State Park (park, about 13 km), American Legion Monument (monument, about 1 km), Headquarters Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km), Walsh Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest lake to Granite?

    State of Oklahoma Reformatory Dam, about 4 km by road; Lake Altus (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Granite?

    Headquarters Mountain, about 2 km by road; Walsh Mountain (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Granite?

    American Legion Monument, about 1 km by road; Atlas Launch Facility 577-11 (historic) (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Granite?

    Start in Granite, visit American Legion Monument, then Headquarters Mountain, then Lake Altus, then Quartz Mountain State Park, then Quartz Mountain, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Granite?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Granite

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