Places to visit near

Okemah

Okemah is a town in Okfuskee district, Oklahoma, United States of about 3,247 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 churches. The must-see places are Henryetta Bible Baptist Church, Danielson Dam and Lake Wewoka.

35.4326° N, 96.3050° WPop. 3,247

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km62
Must-see25
Notable217
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Okemah

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

134 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Okemah
  2. Henryetta Bible Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Okemah Damdam · 45 min
  4. Okfuskee Tributaries Site W-3 Damdam · 45 min
  5. Klutts Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Cohee Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Okemah
Today’s loopOkemahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Okemah?

First Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Airport Lake Dam (dam, about 2 km), Klutts Lake (lake, about 10 km), Okemah Dam (dam, about 14 km), Henryetta Bible Baptist Church (church, about 37 km).

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

62 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Okemah?

Airport Lake Dam, about 2 km by road; Klutts Lake (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Okemah?

Bald Mountain, about 27 km by road; Chimney Rock (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Okemah?

Start in Okemah, visit Henryetta Bible Baptist Church, then Okemah Dam, then Okfuskee Tributaries Site W-3 Dam, then Klutts Lake, then Cohee Lake Dam, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.