Denton district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Oak Point

Oak Point is a town in Denton district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 26 parks. The must-see places are Lewisville Lake (6 km), Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor (14 km) and Old Alton Road (16 km).

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Oak Point, Texas
Oak Point, Denton district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oak Point at a glance

Location
Denton district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,349
Coordinates
33.1901° N, 96.9917° W
Places within 50 km
199 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Oak Point

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Forts & heritage near Oak Point

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oak Point. The closest is Button Memorial United Methodist Church (7 km); the best-known is Pioneer Woman Monument (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oak Point

59 churches within 100 km of Oak Point. The closest is Oak Grove United Methodist Church (5 km); the best-known is Old Alton Road (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oak Point

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oak Point. The closest is Tannery Lake Dam (2 km); the best-known is Lewisville Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Oak Point

38 parks within 100 km of Oak Point. The closest is Spc. Ernest W. Dallas Jr. Veterans Memorial Park (10 km); the best-known is Universal Kids Resort (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Oak Point

22 museums within 100 km of Oak Point. The closest is Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum (17 km); the best-known is Historic Denton County Courthouse (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oak Point

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oak Point. The closest is Hickory Creek Park (13 km); the best-known is Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oak Point

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

  1. Start in Oak Point
  2. 6 km Lewisville Lake · lake, Denton
  3. 14 km Old Alton Road · church, Denton
  4. 12 km Historic Denton County Courthouse · museum, Denton
  5. 1 km Pioneer Woman Monument · monument, Denton
  6. 13 km Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor · lake, Denton
  7. 14 km Back to Oak Point

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oak Point by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6368Button Memorial United Methodist Church (7 km)
    Churches5059Oak Grove United Methodist Church (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2742Tannery Lake Dam (2 km)
    Parks2638Spc. Ernest W. Dallas Jr. Veterans Memorial Park (10 km)
    Museums1122Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Hickory Creek Park (13 km)
    Temples29Karya Siddhi Hanuman (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Bald Knob (23 km)
    Other attractions14Southfork Ranch (49 km)
    Beaches & coast33Little Elm Beach (7 km)
    Waterfalls33Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park (21 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (47 km)
    Caves11The Girl Cave (29 km)

    Oak Point: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oak Point?

    Lewisville Lake (lake, about 6 km), Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor (lake, about 14 km), Old Alton Road (church, about 16 km), Pioneer Woman Monument (monument, about 17 km), Historic Denton County Courthouse (museum, about 17 km), Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (church, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oak Point?

    199 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oak Point?

    Button Memorial United Methodist Church, about 7 km by road; Community of Little Elm (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Oak Point?

    Oak Grove United Methodist Church, about 5 km by road; Singing Oaks Church of Christ of Denton (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oak Point?

    Tannery Lake Dam, about 2 km by road; Lewisville Lake (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oak Point?

    Start in Oak Point, visit Lewisville Lake, then Old Alton Road, then Historic Denton County Courthouse, then Pioneer Woman Monument, then Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oak Point?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Oak Point

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