Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Pocola

Pocola is a town in Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 4,031 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are New Spiro Lake Dam (17 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (22 km) and Fort Smith Trolley Museum (22 km).

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Pocola, Arkansas
Pocola, Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pocola at a glance

Location
Sebastian district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 4,031
Coordinates
35.2312° N, 94.4780° W
Places within 50 km
164 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pocola

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pocola: 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 Pocola

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pocola. The closest is Cedar Knob (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Pocola

55 churches within 100 km of Pocola. The closest is Pocola (4 km); the best-known is St. Scholastica Monastery (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pocola

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pocola. The closest is Wofford Lake (5 km); the best-known is New Spiro Lake Dam (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Pocola

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pocola. The closest is CPKC Fort Smith Branch (4 km); the best-known is Fort Smith Confederate Monument (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pocola

10 museums within 100 km of Pocola. The closest is Fort Smith Trolley Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pocola

7 parks within 100 km of Pocola. The closest is Twyman Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pocola

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pocola
  2. 17 km New Spiro Lake Dam · dam, LeFlore
  3. 34 km Fort Smith Trolley Museum · fort, Sebastian
  4. 1 km Fort Smith Confederate Monument · monument, Sebastian
  5. 3 km Vietnamese Baptist Church · church, Sebastian
  6. 3 km St. Scholastica Monastery · monastery, Sebastian
  7. 22 km Back to Pocola

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pocola by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints59120Cedar Knob (4 km)
    Churches4455Pocola (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2444Wofford Lake (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1927CPKC Fort Smith Branch (4 km)
    Museums710Fort Smith Trolley Museum (22 km)
    Parks27Twyman Park (32 km)
    Waterfalls46Slate Falls (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Sequoyah's Cabin (44 km)
    Temples22Victory Temple (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Arbuckle Island (48 km)
    Caves01The Cave Woman Diva (56 km)

    Pocola: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pocola?

    New Spiro Lake Dam (dam, about 17 km), St. Scholastica Monastery (monastery, about 22 km), Fort Smith Trolley Museum (fort, about 22 km), Fort Smith Confederate Monument (monument, about 22 km), Vietnamese Baptist Church (church, about 23 km), Clayton House (museum, about 23 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pocola?

    Cedar Knob, about 4 km by road; Gray Mountain (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pocola?

    Pocola, about 4 km by road; Good News Assembly of God (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pocola?

    Wofford Lake, about 5 km by road; Gurisco Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pocola?

    Start in Pocola, visit New Spiro Lake Dam, then Fort Smith Trolley Museum, then Fort Smith Confederate Monument, then Vietnamese Baptist Church, then St. Scholastica Monastery, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pocola?

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

    Towns near Pocola

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