Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Platte

Platte is a town in Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 1,266 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 44 churches, 12 parks and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Platte Dam (5 km), Lake Francis Case (28 km) and Academy Dam (29 km).

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Platte, South Dakota
Platte, Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Platte at a glance

Location
Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 1,266
Coordinates
43.3869° N, 98.8445° W
Places within 50 km
124 (8 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Platte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Platte: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Platte

84 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Platte. The closest is Platte Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Platte

69 churches within 100 km of Platte. The closest is Trinity Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Platte

26 parks within 100 km of Platte. The closest is American Legion Field Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Platte

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Platte. The closest is Took Tay Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Platte

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Platte. The closest is Fort Randall (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Platte

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Platte. The closest is Henry Cool Memorial Park (historical) (5 km); the best-known is Platte Creek Recreation Area (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Platte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Platte
  2. 5 km Platte Dam · dam, Charles Mix
  3. 24 km Academy Dam · dam, Charles Mix
  4. 16 km Lake Francis Case · lake, Brule
  5. 28 km Platte Lake · lake, Aurora
  6. 34 km Carrol Lake Dam · dam, Charles Mix
  7. 8 km Back to Platte

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How to reach Platte

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    Within 15 km of Platte

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Platte by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4184Platte Dam (5 km)
    Churches4469Trinity Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Parks1226American Legion Field Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints822Took Tay Hill (12 km)
    Forts & heritage016Fort Randall (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Henry Cool Memorial Park (historical) (5 km)
    Museums412Melcher Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast59Whetstone Bay (28 km)
    Other attractions02World Trade Center NYC Mural (58 km)
    Caves01Allyn Dam (80 km)

    Platte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Platte?

    Platte Dam (dam, about 5 km), Lake Francis Case (lake, about 28 km), Carrol Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Academy Dam (dam, about 29 km), Platte Lake (lake, about 39 km), Platte Creek Recreation Area (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 41 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 44 churches, 12 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Platte?

    Platte Dam, about 5 km by road; Carrol Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Platte?

    Trinity Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Platte?

    American Legion Field Park, about 1 km by road; Snake Creek Recreation Area (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Platte?

    Start in Platte, visit Platte Dam, then Academy Dam, then Lake Francis Case, then Platte Lake, then Carrol Lake Dam, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Platte?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Platte

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