Lee district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Nettleton

Nettleton is a town in Lee district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 75 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 67 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tombigbee State Park (20 km), Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery (24 km) and Elvis Presley Birthplace (25 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Nettleton on the map

Nettleton, Mississippi
Nettleton, Lee district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nettleton at a glance

Location
Lee district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,953
Coordinates
34.0890° N, 88.6223° W
Places within 50 km
178 (13 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

Top places to visit near Nettleton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nettleton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Nettleton

Things to see near Nettleton, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nettleton

120 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nettleton. The closest is Ed Burgess Lake Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Mississippi →

Churches near Nettleton

95 churches within 100 km of Nettleton. The closest is Nettleton Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Mississippi →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Nettleton

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nettleton. The closest is Colberts Hill (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Mississippi →

Forts & heritage near Nettleton

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nettleton. The closest is Cotton Gin Port (19 km); the best-known is Tombigbee State Park (20 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Mississippi →

Museums near Nettleton

7 museums within 100 km of Nettleton. The closest is Amory Regional Museum (22 km); the best-known is Elvis Presley Birthplace (25 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Mississippi →

Parks near Nettleton

5 parks within 100 km of Nettleton. The closest is Wilson Park (20 km); the best-known is Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Mississippi →

A one-day trip from Nettleton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nettleton
  2. 1 km Nettleton Church of Christ · church, Monroe
  3. 1 km Victory Baptist Church · church, Monroe
  4. 1 km First Baptist Church · church, Lee
  5. 3 km Ed Burgess Lake Dam · dam, Lee
  6. 18 km Tombigbee State Park · heritage site, Lee
  7. 20 km Back to Nettleton

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

From travellers near Nettleton

No traveller has reported from around Nettleton yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Nettleton

    All places near Nettleton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nettleton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs75120Ed Burgess Lake Dam (3 km)
    Churches6795Nettleton Church of Christ (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Colberts Hill (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1417Cotton Gin Port (19 km)
    Museums67Amory Regional Museum (22 km)
    Parks45Wilson Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Magnolia Botanical Garden (16 km)
    Treks22Chickasaw Village Self Guiding Trail (29 km)

    Nettleton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nettleton?

    Tombigbee State Park (heritage site, about 20 km), Nettleton Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Victory Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Ed Burgess Lake Dam (dam, about 3 km), Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery (park, about 24 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 75 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 67 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nettleton?

    Ed Burgess Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Burgess Lake Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nettleton?

    Nettleton Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Victory Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nettleton?

    Colberts Hill, about 18 km by road; Black Belt Overlook (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nettleton?

    Start in Nettleton, visit Nettleton Church of Christ, then Victory Baptist Church, then First Baptist Church, then Ed Burgess Lake Dam, then Tombigbee State Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nettleton?

    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.

    Towns near Nettleton

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