Floyd district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Lockney

Lockney is a town in Floyd district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 6 parks and 6 museums. The must-see places are Running Water Draw (21 km), Blanco Canyon (43 km) and Mount Blanco (51 km).

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Lockney, Texas
Lockney, Floyd district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lockney at a glance

Location
Floyd district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,689
Coordinates
34.1245° N, 101.4416° W
Places within 50 km
95 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lockney

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lockney: 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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Forts & heritage near Lockney

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lockney. The closest is John Ellison Burns (1 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of Lockney (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lockney

69 churches within 100 km of Lockney. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Trinity Lutheran Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lockney

38 parks within 100 km of Lockney. The closest is Hunter/Peralez Memorial Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lockney

23 museums within 100 km of Lockney. The closest is Floyd County Historical Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lockney

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lockney. The closest is Running Water Draw (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lockney

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lockney. The closest is Duncan Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lockney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lockney
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church of Lockney · heritage site, Floyd
  3. 21 km Running Water Draw · viewpoint, Floyd
  4. 23 km Della Plain · heritage site, Floyd
  5. 25 km Prairie Chapel School · heritage site, Floyd
  6. 9 km Trinity Lutheran Church · church, Floyd
  7. 19 km Back to Lockney

Plan a longer trip from Lockney — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Lockney

    All places near Lockney by distance

    Within 15 km of Lockney

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Lockney by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage69John Ellison Burns (1 km)
    Churches69Church of Christ (1 km)
    Parks38Hunter/Peralez Memorial Park (1 km)
    Museums23Floyd County Historical Museum (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Running Water Draw (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Duncan Lake (16 km)
    Waterfalls4Lingos Falls (40 km)
    Other attractions3Pumpkin (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1Napoleon Park (23 km)

    Lockney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lockney?

    First Baptist Church of Lockney (heritage site, about 1 km), Running Water Draw (viewpoint, about 21 km), Prairie Chapel School (heritage site, about 11 km), Della Plain (heritage site, about 16 km), Trinity Lutheran Church (church, about 19 km), Bellview Community and School (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 6 parks, 6 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lockney?

    John Ellison Burns, about 1 km by road; First Methodist Church of Lockney (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lockney?

    Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lockney?

    Hunter/Peralez Memorial Park, about 1 km by road; Eagles Hall Park (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lockney?

    Start in Lockney, visit First Baptist Church of Lockney, then Running Water Draw, then Della Plain, then Prairie Chapel School, then Trinity Lutheran Church, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lockney?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lockney

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