Marlboro district, South Carolina, United States
Places to visit near Pinebluff
Pinebluff is a town in Marlboro district, South Carolina, United States, home to about 1,439 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are McArthur Lake (26 km), Goodwin State Forest (32 km) and Hope Mills Lake (63 km).

Pinebluff at a glance
- Location
- Marlboro district, South Carolina, United States
- Population
- about 1,439
- Coordinates
- 35.1099° N, 79.4723° W
- Places within 50 km
- 41 (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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Pinebluff
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pinebluff: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- McArthur LakeLakes & Dams · MarlboroMust-see
- Malcolm Blue FarmForts · MooreNotable
- Grist MillMuseums · MooreNotable
- Bethesda FarmhouseForts · MooreNotable
- Watson LakeLakes & Dams · MarlboroNotable
- Goodwin State ForestWildlife · MooreMust-see
- Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature PreserveParks · MooreNotable
- Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature PreserveMuseums · MarlboroNotable
- Crappie LakeLakes & Dams · MarlboroNotable
- Pinehurst Water Supply ReservoirLakes & Dams · MarlboroNotable
- Sandstone HillHills · HokeNotable
- Falls Overlook StructureWaterfalls · MooreNotable
More places near Pinebluff
- Sandhills Horticultural Gardens · park · Marlboro · ~18 km
- Currie Pond Dam · lake · Montgomery · ~20 km
- Dixie Pond · lake · Marlboro · ~21 km
- McKinney Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~22 km
- Pine Lakes Shooting Preserve Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~22 km
- Lake Bay · lake · Marlboro · ~23 km
- Thagards Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~24 km
- Millstone Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~26 km
- Crystal Lake Dam · lake · Moore · ~26 km
- Gum Swamp Lake Dam · lake · Scotland · ~30 km
- Ledbetter Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~31 km
- Mott Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~31 km
Things to see near Pinebluff, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pinebluff
85 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pinebluff. The closest is Watson Lake (9 km); the best-known is McArthur Lake (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- McArthur Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~26 km · Must-see
- Watson Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~9 km
- Crappie Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~13 km
- Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir · lake · Marlboro · ~15 km
- Currie Pond Dam · lake · Montgomery · ~20 km
- Dixie Pond · lake · Marlboro · ~21 km
Churches near Pinebluff
55 churches within 100 km of Pinebluff. The closest is Mount Carmel Church (34 km). Best time: year-round.
- Mount Carmel Church · church · Moore · ~34 km
- Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex · church · Dillon · ~66 km · Must-see
- Hay Street United Methodist Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Saint Joseph's Episcopal Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- First Presbyterian Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Pinebluff
41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pinebluff. The closest is Malcolm Blue Farm (8 km). Best time: october to february.
- Malcolm Blue Farm · fort · Moore · ~8 km
- Bethesda Farmhouse · fort · Moore · ~8 km
- Imperial Memoerial · fort · Richmond · ~41 km
- Liberty Hill School · fort · Richmond · ~45 km
- Fayetteville Arsenal · fort · Dillon · ~66 km · Must-see
- Endor Iron Furnance (Civil War Era) · fort · Lee · ~68 km · Must-see
Museums near Pinebluff
22 museums within 100 km of Pinebluff. The closest is Grist Mill (8 km). Best time: year-round.
- Grist Mill · museum · Moore · ~8 km
- Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve · museum · Marlboro · ~13 km
- James Rogers McConnell Air Museum · museum · Moore · ~32 km
- Carthage Museum · museum · Moore · ~33 km
- Raeford-Hoke Museum · museum · Hoke · ~34 km
- National Railroad Museum · museum · Richmond · ~40 km
Waterfalls near Pinebluff
16 waterfalls within 100 km of Pinebluff. The closest is Falls Overlook Structure (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Falls Overlook Structure · waterfall · Moore · ~17 km
- Great Falls Pond · waterfall · Marlboro · ~43 km
- Blewett Falls Dam · waterfall · Richmond · ~49 km
- High Falls Church · waterfall · Moore · ~54 km
- Cedar Falls Church · waterfall · Cumberland · ~69 km
- Clark Park Falls · waterfall · Cumberland · ~69 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pinebluff
10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pinebluff. The closest is Goodwin State Forest (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Goodwin State Forest · sanctuary · Moore · ~32 km · Must-see
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Cumberland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Uwharrie National Forest · sanctuary · Montgomery · ~70 km · Must-see
- Morrow Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Stanly · ~79 km · Must-see
- North Carolina Zoo · sanctuary · Randolph · ~79 km · Must-see
- Raven Rock State Park · sanctuary · Harnett · ~81 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Pinebluff
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.
- Start in Pinebluff
- 9 km Watson Lake · lake, Marlboro
- 20 km McArthur Lake · lake, Marlboro
- 18 km Bethesda Farmhouse · heritage site, Moore
- 1 km Grist Mill · museum, Moore
- 1 km Malcolm Blue Farm · heritage site, Moore
- 8 km Back to Pinebluff
Plan a longer trip from Pinebluff — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Pinebluff
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How to reach Pinebluff
All places near Pinebluff by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- James Rogers McConnell Air Museum · museum · Moore · ~32 km
- Carthage Lake Dam Number Two · lake · Moore · ~32 km
- Carthage Museum · museum · Moore · ~33 km
- Mount Carmel Church · church · Moore · ~34 km
- Williamson Pond · lake · Marlboro · ~34 km
- Raeford-Hoke Museum · museum · Hoke · ~34 km
- Candor City Reservoir Dam · lake · Moore · ~36 km
- Hinson Lake · lake · Marlboro · ~39 km
- National Railroad Museum · museum · Richmond · ~40 km
- Imperial Memoerial · fort · Richmond · ~41 km
- Hodgins Pond · lake · Marlboro · ~42 km
- Great Falls Pond · waterfall · Marlboro · ~43 km
- Liberty Hill School · fort · Richmond · ~45 km
- McKellars Pond · lake · Marlboro · ~49 km
- Blewett Falls Dam · waterfall · Richmond · ~49 km
- Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church · church · Moore · ~50 km
- Winding Creek Lake · lake · Moore · ~50 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Hope Mills Lake · lake · Dillon · ~63 km · Must-see
- Fayetteville Arsenal · fort · Dillon · ~66 km · Must-see
- Arsenal Park · park · Cumberland · ~66 km · Must-see
- Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex · church · Dillon · ~66 km · Must-see
- Hay Street United Methodist Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Endor Iron Furnance (Civil War Era) · fort · Lee · ~68 km · Must-see
- Saint Joseph's Episcopal Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Market House · attraction · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- First Presbyterian Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church · church · Cumberland · ~68 km · Must-see
- Lake Tillery · lake · Chesterfield · ~69 km · Must-see
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Cumberland · ~70 km · Must-see
- Uwharrie National Forest · sanctuary · Montgomery · ~70 km · Must-see
- 82nd Airborne Division Museum · museum · Cumberland · ~51 km
- House in the Horseshoe · fort · Moore · ~51 km
- W P Sanders Pond Dam · lake · Cumberland · ~51 km
- Lytchs Pond · lake · Marlboro · ~51 km
- Willett Lake · lake · Lee · ~51 km
- Croatan Cottage · fort · Harnett · ~52 km
- Harriman Cottage · fort · Harnett · ~52 km
- Bird Song · fort · Harnett · ~52 km
- Sycamore Cottage · fort · Harnett · ~52 km
- Overhills Estate Office · fort · Harnett · ~52 km
- Wall Pond Dam · lake · Richmond · ~52 km
- Red Springs and Northern Railroad · fort · Robeson · ~52 km
- Loraine Lake Dam · lake · Cumberland · ~52 km
- Grace Chapel Church · church · Lee · ~52 km
- Cul Res Town Creek Indian Mound · fort · Montgomery · ~53 km
- Town Creek Indian Mound · fort · Chesterfield · ~53 km
- Red Springs and Northern Railroad · fort · Robeson · ~53 km
- Lommond Lake · lake · Cumberland · ~53 km
- Old St. David's Episcopal Church · church · Chesterfield · ~74 km · Must-see
- High Falls Church · waterfall · Moore · ~54 km
- Lake Tillery · lake · Stanly · ~75 km · Must-see
- Buffalo Lake Dam · lake · Harnett · ~55 km
- Maxton Pond Dam · lake · Robeson · ~56 km
- Upchurches Pond · lake · Dillon · ~56 km
- Fletchers Chapel · church · Marlboro · ~56 km
- Beaver Creek Dam · lake · Cumberland · ~56 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 22 | 85 | Watson Lake (9 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 55 | Mount Carmel Church (34 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 4 | 41 | Malcolm Blue Farm (8 km) |
| Museums | 6 | 22 | Grist Mill (8 km) |
| Waterfalls | 3 | 16 | Falls Overlook Structure (17 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 10 | Goodwin State Forest (32 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 8 | Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve (12 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 4 | Sandstone Hill (17 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 2 | Market House (68 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 2 | McKay Island (80 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | The Beast Cave (64 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 1 | Washington Temple (71 km) |
Pinebluff: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Pinebluff?
McArthur Lake (lake, about 26 km), Malcolm Blue Farm (heritage site, about 8 km), Grist Mill (museum, about 8 km), Bethesda Farmhouse (heritage site, about 8 km), Watson Lake (lake, about 9 km), Goodwin State Forest (nature spot, about 32 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pinebluff?
41 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 3 waterfalls.
Which is the nearest lake to Pinebluff?
Watson Lake, about 9 km by road; Crappie Lake (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Pinebluff?
Mount Carmel Church, about 34 km by road; Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church (50 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Pinebluff?
Malcolm Blue Farm, about 8 km by road; Bethesda Farmhouse (8 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Pinebluff?
Start in Pinebluff, visit Watson Lake, then McArthur Lake, then Bethesda Farmhouse, then Grist Mill, then Malcolm Blue Farm, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Pinebluff?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Pinebluff
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- Places near Pinehurst · 12 km
- Places near Southern Pines · 13 km
- Places near Whispering Pines · 23 km
- Places near Seven Lakes · 26 km
- Places near Ellerbe · 33 km
- Places near Carthage · 33 km
- Places near Raeford · 33 km
- Places near Hamlet · 40 km
- Places near Rockingham · 42 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pinebluff’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pinebluff on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.