Rockingham district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Mayodan

Mayodan is a town in Rockingham district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 2,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 churches. The must-see places are Mayo River State Park (NC) (8 km), Belews Creek Dam (14 km) and Mayo River State Park (VA) (20 km).

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Mayodan, North Carolina
Mayodan, Rockingham district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayodan at a glance

Location
Rockingham district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 2,470
Coordinates
36.4124° N, 79.9670° W
Places within 50 km
167 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mayodan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mayodan: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mayodan

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mayodan. The closest is Belews Creek Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Mayodan

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayodan. The closest is Rockingham County Jail (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mayodan

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mayodan. The closest is Cedder Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mayodan

26 churches within 100 km of Mayodan. The closest is Episcopal Church of the Messiah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mayodan

19 parks within 100 km of Mayodan. The closest is Haw River State Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mayodan

17 museums within 100 km of Mayodan. The closest is Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (22 km); the best-known is Virginia Museum of Natural History (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mayodan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayodan
  2. 4 km Cedder Mountain · viewpoint, Rockingham
  3. 7 km Mayo River State Park (NC) · nature spot, Rockingham
  4. 12 km Mayo River State Park (VA) · nature spot, Henry
  5. 32 km Belews Creek Dam · dam, Rockingham
  6. 14 km Episcopal Church of the Messiah · church, Rockingham
  7. 0 km Back to Mayodan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayodan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6477Belews Creek Dam (14 km)
    Forts & heritage2641Rockingham County Jail (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2432Cedder Mountain (4 km)
    Churches1726Episcopal Church of the Messiah (1 km)
    Parks719Haw River State Park (30 km)
    Museums717Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Mayo River State Park (NC) (8 km)
    Waterfalls1213Fall Creek Falls (18 km)
    Other attractions22Martinsville Speedway (33 km)
    Treks02Sauratown Trail (51 km)
    Beaches & coast11Mayo Beach (16 km)
    Caves11Torys Den (37 km)
    Temples11Shouse Temple (46 km)

    Mayodan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayodan?

    Mayo River State Park (NC) (nature spot, about 8 km), Belews Creek Dam (dam, about 14 km), Mayo River State Park (VA) (nature spot, about 20 km), Episcopal Church of the Messiah (church, about 1 km), Cedder Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km), Moratock Park (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mayodan?

    Belews Creek Dam, about 14 km by road; Medberrys Lake Dam (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mayodan?

    Rockingham County Jail, about 22 km by road; Wentworth Post Office (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mayodan?

    Cedder Mountain, about 4 km by road; Holt Mountain (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayodan?

    Start in Mayodan, visit Cedder Mountain, then Mayo River State Park (NC), then Mayo River State Park (VA), then Belews Creek Dam, then Episcopal Church of the Messiah, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayodan?

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

    Towns near Mayodan

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