Eastland district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Ranger

Ranger is a town in Eastland district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,464 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 churches. The must-see places are Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (14 km), Lake Leon (16 km) and Lake Eastland Dam (19 km).

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Ranger, Texas
Ranger, Eastland district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ranger at a glance

Location
Eastland district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,464
Coordinates
32.4699° N, 98.6790° W
Places within 50 km
79 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ranger

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ranger: 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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Forts & heritage near Ranger

101 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ranger. The closest is Bullock Cemetery (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ranger

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ranger. The closest is Hagaman Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Leon (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ranger

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ranger. The closest is Bear Mountain (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ranger

29 churches within 100 km of Ranger. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ranger

14 museums within 100 km of Ranger. The closest is Eastland County Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ranger

2 parks within 100 km of Ranger. The closest is Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ranger

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 Ranger
  2. 1 km Church of Christ · church, Eastland
  3. 19 km Lake Eastland Dam · dam, Eastland
  4. 16 km Lake Leon · lake, Eastland
  5. 29 km Palo Pinto Mountains State Park · park, Stephens
  6. 10 km Hagaman Lake Dam · dam, Eastland
  7. 5 km Back to Ranger

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How to reach Ranger

    All places near Ranger by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ranger by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage20101Bullock Cemetery (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1860Hagaman Lake Dam (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2753Bear Mountain (20 km)
    Churches629Church of Christ (1 km)
    Museums614Eastland County Museum (19 km)
    Parks12Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (14 km)
    Beaches & coast02Sandy Beach (61 km)
    Waterfalls02Stephenville Club Lake Waterfalls (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Goat Island (33 km)

    Ranger: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ranger?

    Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (park, about 14 km), Lake Leon (lake, about 16 km), Lake Eastland Dam (dam, about 19 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Hagaman Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Bullock Cemetery (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ranger?

    Bullock Cemetery, about 6 km by road; Bankhead Highway Through Eastland County (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ranger?

    Hagaman Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Lake Leon (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ranger?

    Bear Mountain, about 20 km by road; Evensville Peak (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ranger?

    Start in Ranger, visit Church of Christ, then Lake Eastland Dam, then Lake Leon, then Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, then Hagaman Lake Dam, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ranger?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ranger

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