Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Ringling

Ringling is a town in Oklahoma, United States, home to about 1,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Lake Nocona (44 km), Lake Ardmore Dam (49 km) and Lake Jean Neustadt (51 km).

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Ringling, Oklahoma
Ringling, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ringling at a glance

Location
Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 1,002
Coordinates
34.1784° N, 97.5925° W
Places within 50 km
51 (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 museums

Top places to visit near Ringling

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ringling

123 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ringling. The closest is Upper Bayou Site 10 Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ringling

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ringling. The closest is First Baptist Church of Nocona (56 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ringling

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ringling. The closest is Brushy Mountain (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Ringling

28 museums within 100 km of Ringling. The closest is Wilson Historical Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ringling

13 churches within 100 km of Ringling. The closest is CrystalRock Church (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ringling

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Ringling. The closest is Hickory Falls (43 km); the best-known is Turner Falls (62 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ringling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 166 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ringling
  2. 25 km Conoco Dam · dam, Stephens
  3. 9 km Oknoname 067007 Dam · dam, Jefferson
  4. 54 km Lake Nocona · lake, Jefferson
  5. 49 km Wilson Historical Museum · museum, Carter
  6. 11 km Upper Bayou Site 10 Dam · dam, Carter
  7. 18 km Back to Ringling

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How to reach Ringling

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ringling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs40123Upper Bayou Site 10 Dam (18 km)
    Forts & heritage032First Baptist Church of Nocona (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints431Brushy Mountain (26 km)
    Museums328Wilson Historical Museum (19 km)
    Churches113CrystalRock Church (50 km)
    Waterfalls312Hickory Falls (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03The Greater Wynnewood Animal Park (76 km)
    Beaches & coast03Marina Beach (61 km)
    Caves02Dave's Cave (63 km)
    Parks01Red Bud Park (77 km)
    Other attractions01Washita Casino (96 km)

    Ringling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ringling?

    Upper Bayou Site 10 Dam (dam, about 18 km), Oknoname 067007 Dam (dam, about 19 km), Wilson Historical Museum (museum, about 19 km), Lake Nocona (lake, about 44 km), Conoco Dam (dam, about 25 km), Brushy Mountain (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 1 church, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ringling?

    Upper Bayou Site 10 Dam, about 18 km by road; Oknoname 067007 Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ringling?

    First Baptist Church of Nocona, about 56 km by road; Central Christian Church (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ringling?

    Brushy Mountain, about 26 km by road; Monument Hill (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ringling?

    Start in Ringling, visit Conoco Dam, then Oknoname 067007 Dam, then Lake Nocona, then Wilson Historical Museum, then Upper Bayou Site 10 Dam, and drive back — about 166 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ringling?

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

    Towns near Ringling

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