Jackson district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near McKee

McKee is a town in Jackson district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 789 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 118 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 churches, 10 waterfalls and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Daniel Boone National Forest (12 km), Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve (24 km) and Wood Creek Lake Dam (37 km).

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McKee, Kentucky
McKee, Jackson district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

McKee at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 789
Coordinates
37.4304° N, 83.9980° W
Places within 50 km
203 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near McKee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from McKee: 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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Things to see near McKee, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near McKee

142 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of McKee. The closest is Hamilton Bottoms (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near McKee

61 churches within 100 km of McKee. The closest is Huff Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near McKee

15 waterfalls within 100 km of McKee. The closest is McCammon Falls (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near McKee

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of McKee. The closest is Daniel Boone's Trail (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near McKee

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of McKee. The closest is Beulah Lake Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near McKee

9 caves within 100 km of McKee. The closest is Resurgence Cave (12 km); the best-known is Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from McKee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in McKee
  2. 6 km Bradshaw Hill · hill, Jackson
  3. 9 km Dropout Wall · viewpoint, Jackson
  4. 12 km Daniel Boone National Forest · nature spot, Jackson
  5. 23 km Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve · cave, Rockcastle
  6. 23 km Hamilton Bottoms · viewpoint, Jackson
  7. 1 km Back to McKee

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

How to reach McKee

    All places near McKee by distance

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    Places near McKee by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints142Hamilton Bottoms (1 km)
    Churches61Huff Church (9 km)
    Waterfalls15McCammon Falls (8 km)
    Forts & heritage13Daniel Boone's Trail (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Beulah Lake Dam (12 km)
    Caves9Resurgence Cave (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Daniel Boone National Forest (12 km)
    Museums5Backwoods Moonshine Museum (34 km)
    Parks3Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park (48 km)
    Buddhist sites1Monastery (46 km)

    McKee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near McKee?

    Daniel Boone National Forest (nature spot, about 12 km), Hamilton Bottoms (viewpoint, about 1 km), Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve (cave, about 24 km), Bradshaw Hill (hill, about 6 km), Dropout Wall (viewpoint, about 8 km), McCammon Falls (waterfall, about 8 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 118 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 churches, 10 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to McKee?

    Hamilton Bottoms, about 1 km by road; Bradshaw Hill (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to McKee?

    Huff Church, about 9 km by road; Deer Stable Baptist Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to McKee?

    McCammon Falls, about 8 km by road; Turkey Foot Loop Trail Falls (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from McKee?

    Start in McKee, visit Bradshaw Hill, then Dropout Wall, then Daniel Boone National Forest, then Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve, then Hamilton Bottoms, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near McKee?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near McKee

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