Whitman district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Palouse

Palouse is a town in Whitman district, Washington, United States, home to about 1,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 parks. The must-see places are Rogers Field (26 km), Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (26 km) and Steptoe Butte (27 km).

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Palouse, Washington
Palouse, Whitman district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palouse at a glance

Location
Whitman district, Washington, United States
Population
about 1,022
Coordinates
46.9102° N, 117.0757° W
Places within 50 km
47 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Palouse

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palouse

146 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palouse. The closest is Randall Butte (7 km); the best-known is Steptoe Butte (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palouse

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palouse. The closest is Spring Valley Dam (35 km); the best-known is Lower Granite Lake Dam (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Palouse

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Palouse. The closest is Kamiak Butte County Park (11 km); the best-known is Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Palouse

10 parks within 100 km of Palouse. The closest is Rogers Field (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Palouse

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Palouse. The closest is Rock Creek Falls (71 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Palouse

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palouse. The closest is Troy Downtown Historic District (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Palouse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 139 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palouse
  2. 7 km Randall Butte · viewpoint, Latah
  3. 24 km Rogers Field · park, Whitman
  4. 44 km Steptoe Butte · viewpoint, Whitman
  5. 1 km Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site · nature spot, Whitman
  6. 34 km McCroskey State Park · nature spot, Benewah
  7. 29 km Back to Palouse

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How to reach Palouse

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palouse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32146Randall Butte (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs218Spring Valley Dam (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Kamiak Butte County Park (11 km)
    Parks410Rogers Field (26 km)
    Waterfalls08Rock Creek Falls (71 km)
    Forts & heritage16Troy Downtown Historic District (38 km)
    Museums23Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (26 km)
    Beaches & coast03Johnsons Beach (68 km)
    Churches03Truth Baptist Church (69 km)
    Caves02Cave Bay (80 km)
    Other attractions11Chipman Trail (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hog Island (67 km)

    Palouse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palouse?

    Rogers Field (park, about 26 km), Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (nature spot, about 26 km), Steptoe Butte (viewpoint, about 27 km), Randall Butte (viewpoint, about 7 km), McCroskey State Park (nature spot, about 29 km), Ball Butte (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palouse?

    Randall Butte, about 7 km by road; Ball Butte (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Palouse?

    Spring Valley Dam, about 35 km by road; Lower Granite Lake Dam (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Palouse?

    Kamiak Butte County Park, about 11 km by road; Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palouse?

    Start in Palouse, visit Randall Butte, then Rogers Field, then Steptoe Butte, then Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site, then McCroskey State Park, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palouse?

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

    Towns near Palouse

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