Texas district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Hooker

Hooker is a town in Texas district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,996 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 104 churches, 28 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wild Horse Lake (27 km), Optima Lake (28 km) and Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) (39 km).

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

Hooker at a glance

Location
Texas district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,996
Coordinates
36.8600° N, 101.2135° W
Places within 50 km
172 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Hooker

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hooker: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Hooker

131 churches within 100 km of Hooker. The closest is Church of the Nazarene (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hooker

33 parks within 100 km of Hooker. The closest is Tyrone Town Hall (21 km); the best-known is Beaver River Wildlife Management Area (56 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hooker

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hooker. The closest is Wild Horse Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hooker

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hooker. The closest is Optima State Wildlife Management Area (25 km); the best-known is Optima National Wildlife Refuge (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Hooker

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hooker. The closest is Mouser Grain Elevator (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hooker

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hooker. The closest is Dry Sand Draw (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Hooker

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hooker
  2. 1 km Church of the Nazarene · church, Texas
  3. 1 km First Christian Church · church, Texas
  4. 27 km Wild Horse Lake · lake, Stevens
  5. 33 km Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) · church, Texas
  6. 38 km Optima Lake · lake, Texas
  7. 28 km Back to Hooker

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From travellers near Hooker

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How to reach Hooker

    All places near Hooker by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hooker by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104131Church of the Nazarene (1 km)
    Parks2833Tyrone Town Hall (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1025Wild Horse Lake (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1518Optima State Wildlife Management Area (25 km)
    Forts & heritage213Mouser Grain Elevator (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Dry Sand Draw (38 km)
    Other attractions79KKBS-FM (Guymon) (34 km)
    Museums57Mid-America Air Museum (38 km)

    Hooker: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hooker?

    Church of the Nazarene (church, about 1 km), First Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Wild Horse Lake (lake, about 27 km), Optima Lake (lake, about 28 km), Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) (church, about 39 km), Liberal (church, about 41 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 28 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Hooker?

    Church of the Nazarene, about 1 km by road; Sacred Heart Catholic Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Hooker?

    Tyrone Town Hall, about 21 km by road; Adams, Oklahoma 73901 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hooker?

    Wild Horse Lake, about 27 km by road; Optima Lake (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hooker?

    Start in Hooker, visit Church of the Nazarene, then First Christian Church, then Wild Horse Lake, then Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center), then Optima Lake, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hooker?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Hooker

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