Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Lamont

Lamont is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 15,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 parks, 4 forts & heritage and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Beale Park (19 km), Mill Creek (19 km) and Bakersfield Museum of Art (20 km).

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Lamont, California
Lamont, Kern district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lamont at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 15,120
Coordinates
35.2597° N, 118.9143° W
Places within 50 km
105 (17 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 parks

Top places to visit near Lamont

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lamont: 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 Lamont

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lamont. The closest is Rock Pile (18 km); the best-known is Bear Mountain (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Lamont

63 parks within 100 km of Lamont. The closest is Lamont Park (1 km); the best-known is Beale Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lamont

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lamont. The closest is J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lamont

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lamont. The closest is Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam (12 km); the best-known is Kern Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lamont

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lamont. The closest is Kern County (6 km); the best-known is Jefferson Park (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Lamont

6 churches within 100 km of Lamont. The closest is Bakersfield Museum of Art (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lamont

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lamont
  2. 19 km Beale Park · park
  3. 2 km Jastro Park · park
  4. 3 km Bakersfield Museum of Art · church
  5. 1 km Mill Creek · park
  6. 3 km Jefferson Park · nature spot
  7. 20 km Back to Lamont

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How to reach Lamont

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lamont by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2686Rock Pile (18 km)
    Parks4663Lamont Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage423J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1422Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Kern County (6 km)
    Other attractions510Keene (40 km)
    Churches26Bakersfield Museum of Art (20 km)
    Museums46Kern County Museum (22 km)
    Waterfalls12Twin Falls Picnic Area (50 km)
    Caves01Greenhorn Cave (57 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tehachapi Afterbay (64 km)

    Lamont: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lamont?

    Beale Park (park, about 19 km), Mill Creek (park, about 19 km), Bakersfield Museum of Art (church, about 20 km), Jefferson Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Jastro Park (park, about 21 km), Lamont Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lamont?

    Rock Pile, about 18 km by road; Comanche Point (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lamont?

    Lamont Park, about 1 km by road; Rexland Acres Park (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lamont?

    J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport, about 13 km by road; Kern Veterans Memorial (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lamont?

    Start in Lamont, visit Beale Park, then Jastro Park, then Bakersfield Museum of Art, then Mill Creek, then Jefferson Park, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lamont?

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

    Towns near Lamont

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