Desha district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near McGehee

McGehee is a town in Desha district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 3,919 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 9 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Seven Devils Lake (23 km), Rohwer Memorial Cemetery (24 km) and Lake Chicot State Park (43 km).

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McGehee, Arkansas
McGehee, Desha district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

McGehee at a glance

Location
Desha district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 3,919
Coordinates
33.6290° N, 91.3996° W
Places within 50 km
46 (6 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 and museums

Top places to visit near McGehee

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Churches near McGehee

56 churches within 100 km of McGehee. The closest is Tillar Baptist Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near McGehee

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of McGehee. The closest is Seven Devils Lake (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near McGehee

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of McGehee. The closest is Chicot County Training School (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near McGehee

20 museums within 100 km of McGehee. The closest is Desha County Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near McGehee

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of McGehee. The closest is Rohwer Memorial Cemetery (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near McGehee

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of McGehee. The closest is Hardwood Hill (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from McGehee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in McGehee
  2. 1 km Desha County Museum · museum, Desha
  3. 1 km Japanese American Internment Museum · museum, Bolivar
  4. 1 km World War II Japanese American Internment Museum · museum, Desha
  5. 23 km Rohwer Memorial Cemetery · monument, Desha
  6. 45 km Seven Devils Lake · lake, Drew
  7. 23 km Back to McGehee

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near McGehee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches956Tillar Baptist Church (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1050Seven Devils Lake (23 km)
    Forts & heritage1423Chicot County Training School (14 km)
    Museums920Desha County Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Rohwer Memorial Cemetery (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Hardwood Hill (44 km)
    Waterfalls12Duck Chute (24 km)
    Other attractions02WNIX-AM (Greenville) (54 km)
    Parks01Arkansas Post National Memorial (55 km)
    Temples01Adath Israel Temple (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Grand Cypress Island (92 km)

    McGehee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near McGehee?

    Desha County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Japanese American Internment Museum (museum, about 1 km), World War II Japanese American Internment Museum (museum, about 1 km), Seven Devils Lake (lake, about 23 km), Rohwer Memorial Cemetery (monument, about 24 km), Tillar Baptist Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to McGehee?

    Tillar Baptist Church, about 13 km by road; Enon Baptist Church (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to McGehee?

    Seven Devils Lake, about 23 km by road; Paradise Lake Dam (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to McGehee?

    Chicot County Training School, about 14 km by road; Bogue Pilgrim School (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from McGehee?

    Start in McGehee, visit Desha County Museum, then Japanese American Internment Museum, then World War II Japanese American Internment Museum, then Rohwer Memorial Cemetery, then Seven Devils Lake, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near McGehee?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near McGehee

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