Lunenburg district, Virginia, United States
Places to visit near Kenbridge
Kenbridge is a town in Lunenburg district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,227 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Twin Lakes State Park (34 km), Briery Creek Wildlife Management Area (47 km) and Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park (50 km).

Kenbridge at a glance
- Location
- Lunenburg district, Virginia, United States
- Population
- about 1,227
- Coordinates
- 36.9621° N, 78.1250° W
- Places within 50 km
- 84 (3 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks
Top places to visit near Kenbridge
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kenbridge: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Kenbridge DamLakes & Dams · LunenburgNotable
- Sneads DamLakes & Dams · LunenburgNotable
- Lunenburg Beach DamLakes & Dams · LunenburgNotable
- Epes DamLakes & Dams · NottowayNotable
- Nottoway Falls DamWaterfalls · NottowayNotable
- Marshall DamLakes & Dams · LunenburgNotable
- Walkers DamLakes & Dams · NottowayNotable
- Twin Lakes State ParkWildlife · Prince EdwardMust-see
- Modest Creek DamLakes & Dams · LunenburgNotable
- Dixons DamLakes & Dams · LunenburgNotable
- Lunenburg Courthouse Historic DistrictForts · LunenburgNotable
- Hurts DamLakes & Dams · NottowayNotable
More places near Kenbridge
- Thowhorn Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~17 km
- Williams Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~18 km
- Nottoway River Dam · lake · Brunswick · ~18 km
- Bragg Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~19 km
- Hamilton Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~19 km
- Horners Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~23 km
- Nottoway Falls Reservoir · waterfall · Nottoway · ~23 km
- Whittles Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~23 km
- Gravatts Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~24 km
- Butterwood Lower Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~25 km
- Chalk Level · viewpoint · Mecklenburg · ~26 km
- Briery Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~47 km · Must-see
Things to see near Kenbridge, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kenbridge
148 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kenbridge. The closest is Kenbridge Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Kenbridge Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~4 km
- Sneads Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~7 km
- Lunenburg Beach Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~10 km
- Epes Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~12 km
- Marshall Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~13 km
- Walkers Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~13 km
Parks near Kenbridge
22 parks within 100 km of Kenbridge. The closest is Parker Park (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Parker Park · park · Mecklenburg · ~33 km
- Mecklenburg Wayside · park · Mecklenburg · ~37 km
- Tailrace Park · park · Mecklenburg · ~54 km
- Rudd Creek Public Use Area · park · Mecklenburg · ~55 km
- Wheeler Mall · park · Prince Edward · ~56 km
- Rochichi Wildlife Management Area · park · Mecklenburg · ~56 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kenbridge
18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kenbridge. The closest is Twin Lakes State Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Twin Lakes State Park · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~34 km · Must-see
- Briery Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~47 km · Must-see
- Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~50 km · Must-see
- High Bridge Trail State Park · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~55 km · Must-see
- Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~35 km
- Charlotte State Forest · sanctuary · Charlotte · ~59 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Kenbridge
11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kenbridge. The closest is Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District (16 km). Best time: october to february.
- Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District · fort · Lunenburg · ~16 km
- Fort Christanna · fort · Brunswick · ~45 km
- Fort Hill · fort · Brunswick · ~45 km
- Iron Bridge Road · fort · Brunswick · ~47 km
- Elm Hill Archaeological Site · fort · Mecklenburg · ~51 km
- Hampden Sydney College Historic District · fort · Prince Edward · ~54 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Kenbridge
7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kenbridge. The closest is Chalk Level (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Chalk Level · viewpoint · Mecklenburg · ~26 km
- Leigh Mountain · viewpoint · Prince Edward · ~42 km
- Gunns Hill · viewpoint · Dinwiddie · ~44 km
- Willis Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~80 km · Must-see
- Ivy Hill · viewpoint · Mecklenburg · ~62 km
- Rosseechees Bluff · viewpoint · Mecklenburg · ~67 km
Churches near Kenbridge
7 churches within 100 km of Kenbridge. The closest is Briery Church (43 km). Best time: year-round.
- Briery Church · church · Prince Edward · ~43 km
- Chapel of the Good Shepherd · church · Mecklenburg · ~74 km · Must-see
- Buffalo Baptist Tabernacle · church · Mecklenburg · ~74 km · Must-see
- Sappony Church · church · Dinwiddie · ~54 km
- First Baptist Church · church · Prince Edward · ~56 km
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Ruins · church · Pendleton · ~94 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Kenbridge
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.
- Start in Kenbridge
- 4 km Kenbridge Dam · dam, Lunenburg
- 4 km Sneads Dam · dam, Lunenburg
- 13 km Lunenburg Beach Dam · dam, Lunenburg
- 10 km Nottoway Falls Dam · dam, Nottoway
- 6 km Epes Dam · dam, Nottoway
- 12 km Back to Kenbridge
Plan a longer trip from Kenbridge — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Kenbridge
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How to reach Kenbridge
All places near Kenbridge by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Birchin Lake · lake · Nottoway · ~27 km
- Masons Mill Pond · lake · Brunswick · ~27 km
- Tommeheton Creek Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~27 km
- L M Epperson Dam · lake · Brunswick · ~28 km
- Tactical Bridge Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~29 km
- Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~50 km · Must-see
- Tommeheton Lake · lake · Dinwiddie · ~31 km
- Epperson Dam · lake · Brunswick · ~31 km
- Borum Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~32 km
- Daniels Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~32 km
- Lake Lee Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~32 km
- Jeffreys Number Two Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~33 km
- Piedmont State Hospital Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~33 km
- Parker Park · park · Mecklenburg · ~33 km
- Twin Lakes · lake · Dinwiddie · ~33 km
- Sheltons Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~33 km
- Prince Edward Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~34 km
- Goodwin Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~34 km
- Lush Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~35 km
- Herzig Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~35 km
- Holtes Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~35 km
- Raineys Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~35 km
- Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~35 km
- Gentry Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~35 km
- Kirk Dam · lake · Lunenburg · ~36 km
- Mecklenburg Wayside · park · Mecklenburg · ~37 km
- Copleys Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~37 km
- Arnolds Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~38 km
- Davis Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~39 km
- Winkle Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~39 km
- Lake Gordons Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~39 km
- Hobbs Dam · lake · Nottoway · ~41 km
- Leigh Mountain · viewpoint · Prince Edward · ~42 km
- Hines Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~43 km
- Four Locusts Dam · lake · Charlotte · ~43 km
- Harrisons Dam · lake · Brunswick · ~43 km
- Briery Church · church · Prince Edward · ~43 km
- Sanderson Dam · lake · Amelia · ~44 km
- Sandy River Reservoir · lake · Prince Edward · ~44 km
- Roanoke Creek Number 70a Dam · lake · Charlotte · ~44 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- High Bridge Trail State Park · sanctuary · Prince Edward · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake Gaston · lake · Mecklenburg · ~59 km · Must-see
- Charlotte State Forest · sanctuary · Charlotte · ~59 km · Must-see
- Occoneechee State Park · sanctuary · Mecklenburg · ~64 km · Must-see
- Staunton River Battlefield State Park · sanctuary · Charlotte · ~65 km · Must-see
- Kerr Lake;Buggs Island Lake · lake · Mecklenburg · ~71 km · Must-see
- Lake Chesdin · lake · Dinwiddie · ~71 km · Must-see
- Farmville Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~51 km
- Hundley Pond · lake · Mecklenburg · ~51 km
- Elm Hill Archaeological Site · fort · Mecklenburg · ~51 km
- Vaughans Dam · lake · Amelia · ~51 km
- Staunton River State Park · sanctuary · Halifax · ~72 km · Must-see
- Coleman Dam · lake · Dinwiddie · ~52 km
- Watson Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~52 km
- Owenbys Dam · lake · Amelia · ~52 km
- Buggs Island · river spot · Mecklenburg · ~53 km
- Roanoke Creek Site 49A Lake · lake · Charlotte · ~53 km
- Beaver Pond · lake · Pendleton · ~53 km
- Roanoke Creek Number 54 Dam · lake · Charlotte · ~53 km
- Ancel Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~53 km
- Difficult Creek Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Halifax · ~74 km · Must-see
- Chapel of the Good Shepherd · church · Mecklenburg · ~74 km · Must-see
- Buffalo Baptist Tabernacle · church · Mecklenburg · ~74 km · Must-see
- Stark Dam · lake · Amelia · ~54 km
- Hampden Sydney College Historic District · fort · Prince Edward · ~54 km
- Tailrace Park · park · Mecklenburg · ~54 km
- River Ridge Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~54 km
- John H Kerr Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~54 km
- Buffalo Creek Number Nine Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~54 km
- Carlton Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~54 km
- Sappony Church · church · Dinwiddie · ~54 km
- R A Smith Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~55 km
- Moton Museum · museum · Prince Edward · ~55 km
- Murphy Dam · lake · Prince Edward · ~55 km
- Bultje Dam · lake · Amelia · ~55 km
- Rudd Creek Public Use Area · park · Mecklenburg · ~55 km
- Willis Dam · lake · Mecklenburg · ~56 km
- First Baptist Church · church · Prince Edward · ~56 km
- Wheeler Mall · park · Prince Edward · ~56 km
- Rochichi Wildlife Management Area · park · Mecklenburg · ~56 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 68 | 148 | Kenbridge Dam (4 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 22 | Parker Park (33 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 4 | 18 | Twin Lakes State Park (34 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 4 | 11 | Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District (16 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 3 | 7 | Chalk Level (26 km) |
| Churches | 1 | 7 | Briery Church (43 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 4 | Buggs Island (53 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 2 | Nottoway Falls Dam (12 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 1 | Moton Museum (55 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 1 | Occoneechee Harbor (64 km) |
Kenbridge: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Kenbridge?
Kenbridge Dam (dam, about 4 km), Sneads Dam (dam, about 7 km), Lunenburg Beach Dam (dam, about 10 km), Epes Dam (dam, about 12 km), Nottoway Falls Dam (dam, about 12 km), Marshall Dam (dam, about 13 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kenbridge?
84 places on Spotwander: 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest lake to Kenbridge?
Kenbridge Dam, about 4 km by road; Sneads Dam (7 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Kenbridge?
Parker Park, about 33 km by road; Mecklenburg Wayside (37 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kenbridge?
Twin Lakes State Park, about 34 km by road; Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest (35 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Kenbridge?
Start in Kenbridge, visit Kenbridge Dam, then Sneads Dam, then Lunenburg Beach Dam, then Nottoway Falls Dam, then Epes Dam, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Kenbridge?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.
Towns near Kenbridge
- Places near Victoria · 12 km
- Places near Lunenburg · 16 km
- Places near Blackstone · 22 km
- Places near Crewe · 29 km
- Places near South Hill · 33 km
- Places near Lawrenceville · 42 km
- Places near Chase City · 43 km
- Places near Boydton · 50 km
- Places near Bracey · 50 km
- Places near Hampden Sydney · 54 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kenbridge’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kenbridge on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.