Pike district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near McComb

McComb is a town in Pike district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 12,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 36 churches, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Percy Quin State Park (11 km), Lake Tangipahoa Dam (13 km) and Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (46 km).

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McComb, Mississippi
McComb, Pike district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

McComb at a glance

Location
Pike district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 12,661
Coordinates
31.2438° N, 90.4531° W
Places within 50 km
77 (3 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 McComb

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from McComb: 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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Churches near McComb

93 churches within 100 km of McComb. The closest is Church of the Mediator (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near McComb

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of McComb. The closest is C. V. Glennis Lake Dam (7 km); the best-known is Lake Tangipahoa Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near McComb

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of McComb. The closest is Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Monument (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near McComb

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of McComb. The closest is Hope Hill (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near McComb

7 museums within 100 km of McComb. The closest is Black History Gallery (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near McComb

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of McComb. The closest is Homochitto National Forest (73 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from McComb

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in McComb
  2. 2 km Denwiddie Church of Christ · church, Pike
  3. 1 km Church of the Mediator · church, Pike
  4. 1 km Centenary United Methodist Church · church, Pike
  5. 11 km Percy Quin State Park · park, Pike
  6. 2 km Lake Tangipahoa Dam · dam, Pike
  7. 13 km Back to McComb

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From travellers near McComb

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How to reach McComb

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near McComb by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3693Church of the Mediator (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3172C. V. Glennis Lake Dam (7 km)
    Forts & heritage311Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Monument (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Hope Hill (31 km)
    Museums37Black History Gallery (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Homochitto National Forest (73 km)
    Parks22Percy Quin State Park (11 km)
    Temples11Levi Temple (24 km)
    Beaches & coast01White Sands Lake Beach (91 km)

    McComb: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near McComb?

    Percy Quin State Park (park, about 11 km), Lake Tangipahoa Dam (dam, about 13 km), Church of the Mediator (church, about 1 km), Centenary United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Denwiddie Church of Christ (church, about 2 km), Black History Gallery (museum, about 2 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to McComb?

    Church of the Mediator, about 1 km by road; Centenary United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to McComb?

    C. V. Glennis Lake Dam, about 7 km by road; Fernwood Sewage Lagoon Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to McComb?

    Lynyrd Skynyrd Crash Site Monument, about 28 km by road; Confederate Monument (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from McComb?

    Start in McComb, visit Denwiddie Church of Christ, then Church of the Mediator, then Centenary United Methodist Church, then Percy Quin State Park, then Lake Tangipahoa Dam, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near McComb?

    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 McComb

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