Campbell district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Hurt

Hurt is a town in Campbell district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,274 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Locust Hill (6 km), Leesville Lake (20 km) and Smith Mountain (25 km).

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Hurt, Virginia
Hurt, Campbell district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hurt at a glance

Location
Campbell district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,274
Coordinates
37.0926° N, 79.2964° W
Places within 50 km
163 (17 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

Top places to visit near Hurt

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hurt

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hurt. The closest is Dews Dam (8 km); the best-known is Leesville Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hurt

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hurt. The closest is Jasper Mountain (9 km); the best-known is Smith Mountain (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Hurt

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hurt. The closest is Downtown Historic District (2 km); the best-known is Locust Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hurt

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hurt. The closest is Bourassa State Forest (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Hurt

17 parks within 100 km of Hurt. The closest is Pittsylvania Wayside Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Hurt

15 churches within 100 km of Hurt. The closest is Thomas Road Baptist Church (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hurt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hurt
  2. 6 km Locust Hill · hill, Pittsylvania
  3. 5 km Shreve Park · park, Campbell
  4. 1 km Downtown Historic District · heritage site, Campbell
  5. 4 km Pittsylvania Wayside Park · park, Pittsylvania
  6. 17 km Leesville Lake · lake, Pittsylvania
  7. 20 km Back to Hurt

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How to reach Hurt

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hurt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5481Dews Dam (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3973Jasper Mountain (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2527Downtown Historic District (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens520Bourassa State Forest (25 km)
    Parks1517Pittsylvania Wayside Park (3 km)
    Churches815Thomas Road Baptist Church (40 km)
    Museums910Avoca Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions35Liberty Flames and Lady Flames (38 km)
    Waterfalls35Heron Falls Lake (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Hale Islands (24 km)

    Hurt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hurt?

    Locust Hill (hill, about 6 km), Leesville Lake (lake, about 20 km), Downtown Historic District (heritage site, about 2 km), Pittsylvania Wayside Park (park, about 3 km), Shreve Park (park, about 3 km), Smith Mountain (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hurt?

    Dews Dam, about 8 km by road; Burkhardt Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hurt?

    Jasper Mountain, about 9 km by road; Brown Mountain (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hurt?

    Downtown Historic District, about 2 km by road; Locust Hill (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hurt?

    Start in Hurt, visit Locust Hill, then Shreve Park, then Downtown Historic District, then Pittsylvania Wayside Park, then Leesville Lake, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hurt?

    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.

    Towns near Hurt

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