Big Horn district, Montana, United States

Places to visit near Hardin

Hardin is a town in Big Horn district, Montana, United States, home to about 3,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 0 caves. The must-see places are Fort Custer (4 km), Fort Smith (65 km) and Coburn Hill (82 km).

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Hardin, Montana
Hardin, Big Horn district, Montana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hardin at a glance

Location
Big Horn district, Montana, United States
Population
about 3,800
Coordinates
45.7325° N, 107.6120° W
Places within 50 km
86 (1 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 caves

Top places to visit near Hardin

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hardin

143 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hardin. The closest is Hardin Sewage Lagoon Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hardin

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hardin. The closest is South West Park (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hardin

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hardin. The closest is Fort Custer (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Hardin

5 caves within 100 km of Hardin. The closest is Pictograph Cave (79 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hardin

4 parks within 100 km of Hardin. The closest is Big Horn County Softball Fields (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hardin

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hardin. The closest is Pompeys Pillar National Monument (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hardin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hardin
  2. 1 km Westside Playground · park, Big Horn
  3. 1 km South West Park · viewpoint, Big Horn
  4. 1 km Big Horn County Softball Fields · park, Big Horn
  5. 4 km Hardin Sewage Lagoon Dam · dam, Big Horn
  6. 1 km Fort Custer · fort, Big Horn
  7. 4 km Back to Hardin

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How to reach Hardin

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hardin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67143Hardin Sewage Lagoon Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1132South West Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage47Fort Custer (4 km)
    Caves05Pictograph Cave (79 km)
    Parks44Big Horn County Softball Fields (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Pompeys Pillar National Monument (52 km)
    Churches03Billings First Congregational Church (87 km)
    Museums03Western Heritage Center (87 km)
    Other attractions02Annerer Spring (99 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Howery Island (75 km)

    Hardin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hardin?

    Fort Custer (fort, about 4 km), South West Park (viewpoint, about 1 km), Big Horn County Softball Fields (park, about 1 km), Westside Playground (park, about 1 km), Hardin Sewage Lagoon Dam (dam, about 5 km), Arapooish Recreation Park (park, about 5 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 67 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hardin?

    Hardin Sewage Lagoon Dam, about 5 km by road; R Downs Number 6 Dam (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hardin?

    South West Park, about 1 km by road; Walker Hill (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hardin?

    Fort Custer, about 4 km by road; Native American Memorial (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hardin?

    Start in Hardin, visit Westside Playground, then South West Park, then Big Horn County Softball Fields, then Hardin Sewage Lagoon Dam, then Fort Custer, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hardin?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Hardin

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