Irwin district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Ocilla

Ocilla is a town in Irwin district, Georgia, United States, home to about 3,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (19 km), Coleman Pond (29 km) and Broxton Rocks (51 km).

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Ocilla, Georgia
Ocilla, Irwin district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ocilla at a glance

Location
Irwin district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 3,387
Coordinates
31.5945° N, 83.2513° W
Places within 50 km
105 (2 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

Top places to visit near Ocilla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ocilla: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ocilla

136 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ocilla. The closest is County Lake Dam (12 km); the best-known is Coleman Pond (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ocilla

39 churches within 100 km of Ocilla. The closest is Midway Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ocilla

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ocilla. The closest is The Shoppes at 4th (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ocilla

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ocilla. The closest is Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ocilla

14 parks within 100 km of Ocilla. The closest is Faircloth Field (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ocilla

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ocilla. The closest is Red Bluff (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ocilla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ocilla
  2. 1 km The Shoppes at 4th · heritage site, Irwin
  3. 1 km 15cent Store · heritage site, Irwin
  4. 1 km Black Heritage Museum · heritage site, Irwin
  5. 19 km Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site · monument, Irwin
  6. 18 km Dave Prater Sign · heritage site, Irwin
  7. 1 km Back to Ocilla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ocilla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56136County Lake Dam (12 km)
    Churches1339Midway Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1238The Shoppes at 4th (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens231Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (19 km)
    Parks914Faircloth Field (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints610Red Bluff (36 km)
    Museums79Blue and Gray Museum (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Pine Islands (82 km)
    Temples02Bristol Temple (54 km)
    Waterfalls01Rock Falls (51 km)
    Beaches & coast01Clothespole Bay (90 km)

    Ocilla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ocilla?

    Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (monument, about 19 km), The Shoppes at 4th (heritage site, about 1 km), Dave Prater Sign (heritage site, about 1 km), 15cent Store (heritage site, about 1 km), Black Heritage Museum (heritage site, about 1 km), Log Cabin (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 56 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ocilla?

    County Lake Dam, about 12 km by road; Hogan Lake Dam (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ocilla?

    Midway Church, about 12 km by road; Englewood Baptist Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ocilla?

    The Shoppes at 4th, about 1 km by road; Dave Prater Sign (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ocilla?

    Start in Ocilla, visit The Shoppes at 4th, then 15cent Store, then Black Heritage Museum, then Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, then Dave Prater Sign, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ocilla?

    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.

    Towns near Ocilla

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