Haakon district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Philip

Philip is a town in Haakon district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 751 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Grindstone Butte (26 km), Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (42 km) and Badlands National Park (87 km).

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Philip, South Dakota
Philip, Haakon district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Philip at a glance

Location
Haakon district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 751
Coordinates
44.0394° N, 101.6651° W
Places within 50 km
128 (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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Philip

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Philip

119 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Philip. The closest is Sunshine Dam (3 km); the best-known is Cottonwood Field Station Dam (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Philip

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Philip. The closest is Belcher Draw (9 km); the best-known is Grindstone Butte (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Philip

27 churches within 100 km of Philip. The closest is United Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Philip

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Philip. The closest is Prairie Dogs (38 km); the best-known is Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Philip

7 museums within 100 km of Philip. The closest is Badlands Petrified Gardens (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Philip

6 treks within 100 km of Philip. The closest is Door Trail (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Philip

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 170 km on the road.

  1. Start in Philip
  2. 26 km Grindstone Butte · viewpoint, Haakon
  3. 49 km Minuteman Missile National Historic Site · nature spot, Pennington
  4. 20 km Cottonwood Field Station Dam · dam, Jackson
  5. 38 km Crawford Hill · hill, Jackson
  6. 13 km Johnson Hill · hill, Jackson
  7. 24 km Back to Philip

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How to reach Philip

    All places near Philip by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Philip by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68119Sunshine Dam (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3278Belcher Draw (9 km)
    Churches1127United Church (1 km)
    Other attractions310Visitor Center (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Prairie Dogs (38 km)
    Museums27Badlands Petrified Gardens (32 km)
    Treks66Door Trail (46 km)
    Forts & heritage16Slovek Ranch (37 km)
    Parks24Delta-01 (37 km)

    Philip: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Philip?

    Grindstone Butte (viewpoint, about 26 km), Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (nature spot, about 42 km), Cottonwood Field Station Dam (dam, about 22 km), Johnson Hill (hill, about 24 km), United Church (church, about 1 km), First Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 3 other attractions, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Philip?

    Sunshine Dam, about 3 km by road; Waggoner Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Philip?

    Belcher Draw, about 9 km by road; Kerrington Draw (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Philip?

    United Church, about 1 km by road; First Lutheran Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Philip?

    Start in Philip, visit Grindstone Butte, then Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, then Cottonwood Field Station Dam, then Crawford Hill, then Johnson Hill, and drive back — about 170 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Philip?

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

    Towns near Philip

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