Washington district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Hurricane

Hurricane is a town in Washington district, Utah, United States, home to about 15,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are Hurricane Bike Park (2 km), Sand Hollow North Dam (11 km) and Sand Hollow State Park (13 km).

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Hurricane at a glance

Location
Washington district, Utah, United States
Population
about 15,501
Coordinates
37.1753° N, 113.2900° W
Places within 50 km
182 (79 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Hurricane

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hurricane: 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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Things to see near Hurricane, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Hurricane

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hurricane. The closest is Hurricane Cliffs (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hurricane

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hurricane. The closest is Hurricane Community Center (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hurricane

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hurricane. The closest is Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Hurricane

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Hurricane. The closest is Three Falls Park (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hurricane

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hurricane. The closest is Quail Creek Dam (10 km); the best-known is Sand Hollow North Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Hurricane

14 museums within 100 km of Hurricane. The closest is Washington City Museum (25 km); the best-known is St. George Utah Temple (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hurricane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hurricane
  2. 1 km Hurricane Community Center · heritage site, Washington
  3. 1 km Hurricane Bike Park · park, Washington
  4. 20 km Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness · nature spot, Washington
  5. 17 km Sand Hollow State Park · park, Washington
  6. 2 km Sand Hollow North Dam · dam, Washington
  7. 11 km Back to Hurricane

Plan a longer trip from Hurricane — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Hurricane

    All places near Hurricane by distance

    Within 15 km of Hurricane

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Hurricane by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints119Hurricane Cliffs (2 km)
    Forts & heritage31Hurricane Community Center (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness (21 km)
    Waterfalls22Three Falls Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs21Quail Creek Dam (10 km)
    Museums14Washington City Museum (25 km)
    Caves13Cave Knoll (29 km)
    Parks6Hurricane Bike Park (2 km)
    Churches6Red Cliffs Utah Temple (29 km)
    Other attractions6Cabin Spring (39 km)
    Beaches & coast5Sand Mountain Dune Field (19 km)
    Temples4The West Temple (30 km)
    Treks4Northgate Peaks (34 km)

    Hurricane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hurricane?

    Hurricane Bike Park (park, about 2 km), Sand Hollow North Dam (dam, about 11 km), Sand Hollow State Park (park, about 13 km), Hurricane Community Center (heritage site, about 1 km), Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness (nature spot, about 21 km), Three Falls Park (waterfall, about 2 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 84 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hurricane?

    Hurricane Cliffs, about 2 km by road; Hurricane Mesa (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hurricane?

    Hurricane Community Center, about 1 km by road; (WIP) Entry Monument (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hurricane?

    Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness, about 21 km by road; Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hurricane?

    Start in Hurricane, visit Hurricane Community Center, then Hurricane Bike Park, then Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness, then Sand Hollow State Park, then Sand Hollow North Dam, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hurricane?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Hurricane

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hurricane’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.