Montezuma district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Mancos

Mancos is a town in Montezuma district, Colorado, United States, home to about 1,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage and 8 museums. The must-see places are Menefee Peak (5 km), Summit Dam (15 km) and Park Point (21 km).

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Mancos, Colorado
Mancos, Montezuma district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mancos at a glance

Location
Montezuma district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 1,380
Coordinates
37.3450° N, 108.2892° W
Places within 50 km
86 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Mancos

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mancos

137 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mancos. The closest is Cottonwood Park (1 km); the best-known is Menefee Peak (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mancos

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mancos. The closest is Jackson Gulch Dam (8 km); the best-known is Summit Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Mancos

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mancos. The closest is Mesa Verde Wilderness (15 km); the best-known is Cliff Palace (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mancos

10 museums within 100 km of Mancos. The closest is Galloping Goose Historical Society Museum And Dolores Railroad Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mancos

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mancos. The closest is Mesa Verde National Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mancos

7 parks within 100 km of Mancos. The closest is Dolores City Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Mancos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mancos
  2. 5 km Menefee Peak · peak, Montezuma
  3. 24 km Mesa Verde National Park · national park, Montezuma
  4. 4 km Park Point · viewpoint, Montezuma
  5. 21 km Summit Dam · peak, Montezuma
  6. 15 km Cottonwood Park · viewpoint, Montezuma
  7. 1 km Back to Mancos

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    Places near Mancos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41137Cottonwood Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1040Jackson Gulch Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1723Mesa Verde Wilderness (15 km)
    Museums810Galloping Goose Historical Society Museum And Dolores Railroad Museum (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Mesa Verde National Park (22 km)
    Parks37Dolores City Park (29 km)
    Caves14Roof Crack- Climbing Cave (23 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascade Canyon Colorado (46 km)
    Churches22Durango Christian Church (46 km)
    Other attractions02Tuurkava Paachihpi Spring (65 km)
    Treks01Old Spanish Trail - Northern Route (52 km)

    Mancos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mancos?

    Menefee Peak (peak, about 5 km), Summit Dam (peak, about 15 km), Park Point (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cottonwood Park (viewpoint, about 1 km), Mesa Verde National Park (national park, about 22 km), Spiller Peak (peak, about 25 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mancos?

    Cottonwood Park, about 1 km by road; Menefee Peak (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mancos?

    Jackson Gulch Dam, about 8 km by road; Summit Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mancos?

    Mesa Verde Wilderness, about 15 km by road; Megalithic House (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mancos?

    Start in Mancos, visit Menefee Peak, then Mesa Verde National Park, then Park Point, then Summit Dam, then Cottonwood Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mancos?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Mancos

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