McCreary district, Kentucky, United States

Places to visit near Pine Knot

Pine Knot is a town in McCreary district, Kentucky, United States, home to about 1,621 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 134 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 churches. The must-see places are Cumberland Falls (28 km), Big South Fork Angel Falls (29 km) and Beaver Creek Wilderness (33 km).

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Pine Knot, Kentucky
Pine Knot, McCreary district, Kentucky, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pine Knot at a glance

Location
McCreary district, Kentucky, United States
Population
about 1,621
Coordinates
36.6509° N, 84.4386° W
Places within 50 km
200 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pine Knot

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pine Knot

150 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pine Knot. The closest is American Legion Knoll (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Pine Knot

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Pine Knot. The closest is Big Spring Falls (12 km); the best-known is Cumberland Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pine Knot

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pine Knot. The closest is Ronald King Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Pine Knot

17 churches within 100 km of Pine Knot. The closest is Indian Creek Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pine Knot

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pine Knot. The closest is Beaver Creek Wilderness (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Pine Knot

7 caves within 100 km of Pine Knot. The closest is Devils Den (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pine Knot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pine Knot
  2. 28 km Cumberland Falls · waterfall, McCreary
  3. 24 km McCreary County Museum · museum, East Tennessee
  4. 1 km American Legion Knoll · viewpoint, McCreary
  5. 28 km Big South Fork Angel Falls · waterfall, East Tennessee
  6. 28 km Ronald King Dam · dam, East Tennessee
  7. 10 km Back to Pine Knot

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pine Knot by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints134150American Legion Knoll (9 km)
    Waterfalls1819Big Spring Falls (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1117Ronald King Dam (10 km)
    Churches1417Indian Creek Church (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Beaver Creek Wilderness (33 km)
    Caves67Devils Den (37 km)
    Museums56McCreary County Museum (8 km)
    Forts & heritage25Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District (18 km)
    Parks35Kentucky Splash Waterpark (31 km)
    Beaches & coast22Jakes Hole (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Big Island (25 km)
    Other attractions11Bee Creek Road Falls (44 km)

    Pine Knot: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pine Knot?

    Cumberland Falls (waterfall, about 28 km), McCreary County Museum (museum, about 8 km), Big South Fork Angel Falls (waterfall, about 29 km), American Legion Knoll (viewpoint, about 9 km), Ronald King Dam (dam, about 10 km), Brown Point (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pine Knot?

    200 places on Spotwander: 134 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 waterfalls, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pine Knot?

    American Legion Knoll, about 9 km by road; Brown Point (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Pine Knot?

    Big Spring Falls, about 12 km by road; Lick Creek Falls (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pine Knot?

    Ronald King Dam, about 10 km by road; Laxton Lake Dam (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pine Knot?

    Start in Pine Knot, visit Cumberland Falls, then McCreary County Museum, then American Legion Knoll, then Big South Fork Angel Falls, then Ronald King Dam, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pine Knot?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pine Knot

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