Rockwall district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Rockwall

Rockwall is a town in Rockwall district, Texas, United States, home to about 42,566 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 27 parks. The must-see places are Lake Ray Hubbard (9 km), Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (23 km) and Southfork Ranch (24 km).

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Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall, Rockwall district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rockwall at a glance

Location
Rockwall district, Texas, United States
Population
about 42,566
Coordinates
32.9312° N, 96.4597° W
Places within 50 km
203 (47 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Rockwall

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

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rockwall. The closest is Rockwall Historic Courthouse (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rockwall

63 churches within 100 km of Rockwall. The closest is Joy Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rockwall

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rockwall. The closest is Caruth Lake (2 km); the best-known is Lake Ray Hubbard (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rockwall

30 parks within 100 km of Rockwall. The closest is Samuel Garland Park (26 km); the best-known is Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rockwall

15 museums within 100 km of Rockwall. The closest is Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rockwall

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rockwall. The closest is East Fork Harbor Marina (16 km); the best-known is Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rockwall

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rockwall
  2. 1 km East Trinity Masonic Lodge · heritage site, Rockwall
  3. 9 km Lake Ray Hubbard · lake, Dallas
  4. 10 km Heavenly Hands Birthing Center · heritage site, Rockwall
  5. 1 km Joy Lutheran Church · church, Rockwall
  6. 1 km Rockwall Historic Courthouse · heritage site, Rockwall
  7. 0 km Back to Rockwall

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How to reach Rockwall

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rockwall by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6466Rockwall Historic Courthouse (1 km)
    Churches5763Joy Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2245Caruth Lake (2 km)
    Parks2730Samuel Garland Park (26 km)
    Museums1215Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610East Fork Harbor Marina (16 km)
    Temples39North Texas Hindu Mandir (30 km)
    Other attractions34Southfork Ranch (24 km)
    Waterfalls33Muddy Creek (30 km)
    Beaches & coast22Lakes 6,1 (20 km)
    Treks22Katy Trail (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Dog Launch (33 km)

    Rockwall: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rockwall?

    Lake Ray Hubbard (lake, about 9 km), Rockwall Historic Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), East Trinity Masonic Lodge (heritage site, about 1 km), Joy Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Heavenly Hands Birthing Center (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Rockwall (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rockwall?

    Rockwall Historic Courthouse, about 1 km by road; East Trinity Masonic Lodge (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rockwall?

    Joy Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Cornerstone (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rockwall?

    Caruth Lake, about 2 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rockwall?

    Start in Rockwall, visit East Trinity Masonic Lodge, then Lake Ray Hubbard, then Heavenly Hands Birthing Center, then Joy Lutheran Church, then Rockwall Historic Courthouse, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rockwall?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Rockwall

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