Walworth district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Mobridge

Mobridge is a town in Walworth district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 3,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Indian Creek Recreation Area (5 km), Sitting Bull Monument (6 km) and Molstad Village (13 km).

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Mobridge at a glance

Location
Walworth district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 3,466
Coordinates
45.5372° N, 100.4279° W
Places within 50 km
131 (5 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mobridge

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mobridge

119 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mobridge. The closest is T Scholzen-Glen Schillingstad Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Oahe (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mobridge

64 churches within 100 km of Mobridge. The closest is New Freedom Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mobridge

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mobridge. The closest is Mooquit Valley (15 km); the best-known is Laundreaux Butte (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Mobridge

17 parks within 100 km of Mobridge. The closest is Legion Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is Indian Memorial Recreation Area (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Mobridge

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mobridge. The closest is Revheim Bay (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mobridge

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mobridge. The closest is Sitting Bull Monument (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mobridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mobridge
  2. 5 km Indian Creek Recreation Area · nature spot, Walworth
  3. 9 km Molstad Village · heritage site, Dewey
  4. 15 km Sitting Bull Monument · monument, Corson
  5. 20 km Lake Oahe · lake, Corson
  6. 23 km The Klein Museum · museum, Walworth
  7. 3 km Back to Mobridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mobridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59119T Scholzen-Glen Schillingstad Dam (4 km)
    Churches3264New Freedom Baptist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints923Mooquit Valley (15 km)
    Parks1217Legion Memorial Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast915Revheim Bay (4 km)
    Forts & heritage510Sitting Bull Monument (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Bethel Bible Camp (4 km)
    Museums13The Klein Museum (3 km)
    Other attractions11Walleye Up Statue (1 km)

    Mobridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mobridge?

    Indian Creek Recreation Area (nature spot, about 5 km), Sitting Bull Monument (monument, about 6 km), Molstad Village (heritage site, about 13 km), The Klein Museum (museum, about 3 km), Lake Oahe (lake, about 25 km), Sakakawea Monument (monument, about 7 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 59 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 parks, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mobridge?

    T Scholzen-Glen Schillingstad Dam, about 4 km by road; A W Spiry Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mobridge?

    New Freedom Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; St James Episcopal Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mobridge?

    Mooquit Valley, about 15 km by road; Laundreaux Butte (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mobridge?

    Start in Mobridge, visit Indian Creek Recreation Area, then Molstad Village, then Sitting Bull Monument, then Lake Oahe, then The Klein Museum, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mobridge?

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

    Towns near Mobridge

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