Kaufman district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Kemp

Kemp is a town in Kaufman district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,256 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches and 0 parks. The must-see places are Kaufman Lake (20 km), Cedar Creek Reservoir (25 km) and Purtis Creek State Park (30 km).

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Kemp, Texas
Kemp, Kaufman district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kemp at a glance

Location
Kaufman district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,256
Coordinates
32.4426° N, 96.2300° W
Places within 50 km
105 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kemp

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Forts & heritage near Kemp

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kemp. The closest is Baker Cemetery (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kemp

66 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kemp. The closest is Kaufman Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kemp

40 churches within 100 km of Kemp. The closest is Wilson Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kemp

12 parks within 100 km of Kemp. The closest is East Texas Arboretum (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kemp

11 museums within 100 km of Kemp. The closest is Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kemp

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kemp. The closest is Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (18 km); the best-known is Purtis Creek State Park (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kemp

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kemp
  2. 10 km Baker Cemetery · heritage site, Kaufman
  3. 16 km Cedar Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Henderson
  4. 16 km Purtis Creek State Park · nature spot, Van Zandt
  5. 44 km Kaufman Lake · lake, Kaufman
  6. 11 km Wilson Church · church, Kaufman
  7. 13 km Back to Kemp

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How to reach Kemp

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kemp by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51100Baker Cemetery (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2866Kaufman Lake (20 km)
    Churches1740Wilson Church (13 km)
    Parks012East Texas Arboretum (52 km)
    Museums311Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (18 km)
    Other attractions14Dhamma Sirī Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Big Rock Top (36 km)
    Temples02Temple Beth-El (57 km)
    Treks02Dallas Pedestrian Network (82 km)
    Caves11The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (93 km)

    Kemp: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kemp?

    Kaufman Lake (lake, about 20 km), Cedar Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 25 km), Purtis Creek State Park (nature spot, about 30 km), Dhamma Sirī Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center (attraction, about 10 km), Baker Cemetery (heritage site, about 10 km), Wilson Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kemp?

    Baker Cemetery, about 10 km by road; Captain Israel Spikes (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kemp?

    Kaufman Lake, about 20 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kemp?

    Wilson Church, about 13 km by road; Cedar Hill Church (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kemp?

    Start in Kemp, visit Baker Cemetery, then Cedar Creek Reservoir, then Purtis Creek State Park, then Kaufman Lake, then Wilson Church, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kemp?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kemp

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