Kent district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Jayton

Jayton is a town in Kent district, Texas, United States, home to about 500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 churches. The must-see places are Double Mountains (29 km), Kiowa Peak (62 km) and Lake Alan Henry (68 km).

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Jayton, Texas
Jayton, Kent district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jayton at a glance

Location
Kent district, Texas, United States
Population
about 500
Coordinates
33.2482° N, 100.5737° W
Places within 50 km
118 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Jayton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jayton: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jayton

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jayton. The closest is Panther Canyon (9 km); the best-known is Double Mountains (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Jayton

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jayton. The closest is Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jayton

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jayton. The closest is City Jayton Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Jayton

37 churches within 100 km of Jayton. The closest is Jayton First Assembly of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jayton

5 parks within 100 km of Jayton. The closest is Jayton Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Jayton

4 museums within 100 km of Jayton. The closest is Spur–dickens County Museum (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jayton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jayton
  2. 23 km Butte Knob · viewpoint, Kent
  3. 34 km Double Mountains · viewpoint, Stonewall
  4. 13 km Eagle Hill · hill, Stonewall
  5. 12 km Holloman & Sons Grocery Store · heritage site, Stonewall
  6. 22 km Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River) · heritage site, Kent
  7. 0 km Back to Jayton

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How to reach Jayton

    All places near Jayton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jayton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5576Panther Canyon (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1341Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River) (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2839City Jayton Lake Dam (5 km)
    Churches1837Jayton First Assembly of God (1 km)
    Parks25Jayton Park (5 km)
    Museums14Spur–dickens County Museum (46 km)
    Other attractions12Arrow Sculture (46 km)
    Waterfalls0220 Foot Falls (89 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Panhandle Plains Wildlife Trail (75 km)

    Jayton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jayton?

    Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River) (heritage site, about 1 km), Double Mountains (viewpoint, about 29 km), Holloman & Sons Grocery Store (heritage site, about 22 km), Butte Knob (viewpoint, about 23 km), Kent County (heritage site, about 1 km), First National Bank Building (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jayton?

    Panther Canyon, about 9 km by road; Seven Section Draw (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jayton?

    Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River), about 1 km by road; Kent County (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jayton?

    City Jayton Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Coker Tank (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jayton?

    Start in Jayton, visit Butte Knob, then Double Mountains, then Eagle Hill, then Holloman & Sons Grocery Store, then Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River), and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jayton?

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

    Towns near Jayton

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