Iron district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Parowan

Parowan is a town in Iron district, Utah, United States, home to about 2,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Little Salt Lake (12 km), Brian Head (22 km) and Mineral Canyon Trail (23 km).

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Parowan, Utah
Parowan, Iron district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parowan at a glance

Location
Iron district, Utah, United States
Population
about 2,926
Coordinates
37.8422° N, 112.8280° W
Places within 50 km
54 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Parowan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Parowan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parowan

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parowan. The closest is Hole in the Rock Hollow (12 km); the best-known is Brian Head (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Parowan

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parowan. The closest is Blue Star Memorial Highway (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Parowan

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Parowan. The closest is Little Salt Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Parowan

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Parowan. The closest is Hidden Haven Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parowan

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parowan. The closest is Dixie National Forest (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Parowan

10 museums within 100 km of Parowan. The closest is Jesse N. Smith House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Parowan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parowan
  2. 1 km Parowan's Old Rock Church · church, Iron
  3. 1 km Parowan Meetinghouse · museum, Iron
  4. 12 km Little Salt Lake · lake, Iron
  5. 32 km Brian Head · viewpoint, Iron
  6. 22 km Jesse N. Smith House · museum, Iron
  7. 0 km Back to Parowan

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How to reach Parowan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parowan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints21116Hole in the Rock Hollow (12 km)
    Forts & heritage326Blue Star Memorial Highway (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs722Little Salt Lake (12 km)
    Waterfalls621Hidden Haven Falls (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens419Dixie National Forest (25 km)
    Museums510Jesse N. Smith House (1 km)
    Caves110Mammoth Cave (46 km)
    Other attractions37Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center (32 km)
    Churches46Parowan's Old Rock Church (1 km)
    Parks04Beaver City Recreation Facility (64 km)
    Temples04The Narrows (77 km)
    Treks04Northgate Peaks (75 km)
    Beaches & coast01Glendale Bench (82 km)

    Parowan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parowan?

    Little Salt Lake (lake, about 12 km), Parowan's Old Rock Church (church, about 1 km), Jesse N. Smith House (museum, about 1 km), Parowan Meetinghouse (museum, about 1 km), Brian Head (viewpoint, about 22 km), Mineral Canyon Trail (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parowan?

    Hole in the Rock Hollow, about 12 km by road; Coal Canyon (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parowan?

    Blue Star Memorial Highway, about 22 km by road; Cluff Mine (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Parowan?

    Little Salt Lake, about 12 km by road; Yankee Meadows Dam (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parowan?

    Start in Parowan, visit Parowan's Old Rock Church, then Parowan Meetinghouse, then Little Salt Lake, then Brian Head, then Jesse N. Smith House, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parowan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Parowan

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