Benton district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Irrigon

Irrigon is a town in Benton district, Washington, United States, home to about 1,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 parks, 37 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sillusi Butte (18 km), Hat Rock State Park (32 km) and Fort Henrietta Park Echo (36 km).

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Irrigon, Washington
Irrigon, Benton district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Irrigon at a glance

Location
Benton district, Washington, United States
Population
about 1,800
Coordinates
45.8957° N, 119.4914° W
Places within 50 km
151 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Irrigon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Irrigon: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Irrigon

44 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Irrigon. The closest is Irrigon Marina Park (1 km); the best-known is Hat Rock State Park (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Irrigon

41 parks within 100 km of Irrigon. The closest is Trevor Fox Memoriail Children's Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Irrigon

38 churches within 100 km of Irrigon. The closest is His Place Fellowship (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Irrigon

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Irrigon. The closest is Bing Canyon (13 km); the best-known is Sillusi Butte (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Irrigon

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Irrigon. The closest is McCormack Slough (10 km); the best-known is McNary Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Irrigon

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Irrigon. The closest is Upper Long Walk Island (11 km); the best-known is Bateman Island (55 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Irrigon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Irrigon
  2. 18 km Sillusi Butte · viewpoint, Benton
  3. 16 km Hat Rock State Park · nature spot, Umatilla
  4. 24 km Fort Henrietta Park Echo · fort, Benton
  5. 18 km Hermiston Butte · viewpoint, Umatilla
  6. 5 km Three Mile Falls Pool · waterfall, Benton
  7. 16 km Back to Irrigon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Irrigon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2644Irrigon Marina Park (1 km)
    Parks3541Trevor Fox Memoriail Children's Park (1 km)
    Churches3738His Place Fellowship (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1727Bing Canyon (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1221McCormack Slough (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1016Upper Long Walk Island (11 km)
    Museums513Skinny Bull Ag Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions511Klwj-am (14 km)
    Forts & heritage16Fort Henrietta Park Echo (36 km)
    Waterfalls13Three Mile Falls Pool (16 km)
    Beaches & coast22McNary Beach (21 km)

    Irrigon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Irrigon?

    Sillusi Butte (viewpoint, about 18 km), Hat Rock State Park (nature spot, about 32 km), Fort Henrietta Park Echo (fort, about 36 km), Three Mile Falls Pool (waterfall, about 16 km), Hermiston Butte (viewpoint, about 19 km), McNary Dam (dam, about 19 km).

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

    151 places on Spotwander: 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 35 parks, 37 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Irrigon?

    Irrigon Marina Park, about 1 km by road; John Day Wildlife Management Area (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Irrigon?

    Trevor Fox Memoriail Children's Park, about 1 km by road; Marina Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Irrigon?

    His Place Fellowship, about 1 km by road; Paterson Community Church (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Irrigon?

    Start in Irrigon, visit Sillusi Butte, then Hat Rock State Park, then Fort Henrietta Park Echo, then Hermiston Butte, then Three Mile Falls Pool, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Irrigon?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Irrigon

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