Rio Blanco district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Rangely

Rangely is a town in Rio Blanco district, Colorado, United States, home to about 2,381 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kenney Reservoir (11 km), Tanks Peak (47 km) and Mantle's Cave (54 km).

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Rangely, Colorado
Rangely, Rio Blanco district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rangely at a glance

Location
Rio Blanco district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 2,381
Coordinates
40.0875° N, 108.8048° W
Places within 50 km
120 (2 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 Rangely

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

143 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rangely. The closest is Dead Dog Draw (1 km); the best-known is Big Ridge (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rangely

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rangely. The closest is Chase Draw Reservoir (6 km); the best-known is Kenney Reservoir (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Rangely

8 churches within 100 km of Rangely. The closest is Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rangely

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rangely. The closest is Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado) (28 km); the best-known is Dinosaur National Monument (58 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Rangely

6 museums within 100 km of Rangely. The closest is Rangely Outdoor Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rangely

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rangely. The closest is Canyon Pintado (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Rangely

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rangely
  2. 2 km Rangely Outdoor Museum · museum, Rio Blanco
  3. 9 km Kenney Reservoir · reservoir, Rio Blanco
  4. 18 km Big Ridge · viewpoint, Rio Blanco
  5. 11 km Canyon Pintado · heritage site, Rio Blanco
  6. 23 km Banta Ridge · viewpoint, Rio Blanco
  7. 21 km Back to Rangely

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rangely by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64143Dead Dog Draw (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3844Chase Draw Reservoir (6 km)
    Churches68Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Dinosaur National Monument (Colorado) (28 km)
    Museums26Rangely Outdoor Museum (2 km)
    Forts & heritage25Canyon Pintado (22 km)
    Parks34Hefley Park (1 km)
    Caves04Signature Cave (53 km)
    Waterfalls04On-Off Falls (72 km)
    Other attractions23White Birds (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Bobby Island (71 km)

    Rangely: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rangely?

    Kenney Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Rangely Outdoor Museum (museum, about 2 km), Big Ridge (viewpoint, about 19 km), Banta Ridge (viewpoint, about 21 km), Canyon Pintado (heritage site, about 22 km), Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rangely?

    Dead Dog Draw, about 1 km by road; Sulphur Draw (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rangely?

    Chase Draw Reservoir, about 6 km by road; Dead Dog Reservoir (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rangely?

    Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rangely?

    Start in Rangely, visit Rangely Outdoor Museum, then Kenney Reservoir, then Big Ridge, then Canyon Pintado, then Banta Ridge, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rangely?

    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 Rangely

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