Ratcliff DamCaddo Mounds State Historic SiteBig Slough WildernessCity of GrapelandBarfield Lake DamDenson Homesite and Cemetery
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Grapeland

Grapeland is a town in Houston district, Texas, United States of about 1,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 churches. The must-see places are Ratcliff Dam, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site and Big Slough Wilderness.

31.4918° N, 95.4786° WPop. 1,417

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km103
Must-see9
Notable267
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ratcliff Dam

Dam · 41 km

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, park near Grapeland
Must-see

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site

Park · 42 km · Cherokee

Must-see

Big Slough Wilderness

Nature spot · 45 km · Cherokee

Places near Grapeland by type

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One day from Grapeland

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:30 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Grapeland
  2. Denson Homesite and Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Brewington Baptist Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wilkins Damdam · 45 min
  5. Murphy Damdam · 45 min
  6. Bill Huff Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Grapeland
Today’s loopGrapelandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Grapeland?

City of Grapeland (heritage site, about 1 km), First Christian Church of Grapeland (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Grapeland (heritage site, about 1 km), Barfield Lake Dam (dam, about 4 km), Denson Homesite and Cemetery (heritage site, about 6 km), Bill Huff Dam (dam, about 7 km).

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

103 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Grapeland?

City of Grapeland, about 1 km by road; First Christian Church of Grapeland (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Grapeland?

Barfield Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Bill Huff Dam (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Grapeland?

Start in Grapeland, visit Denson Homesite and Cemetery, then Brewington Baptist Church, then Wilkins Dam, then Murphy Dam, then Bill Huff Dam, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.