Sharkey district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Rolling Fork

Rolling Fork is a town in Sharkey district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 2,038 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Delta National Forest (19 km), Holly Bluff Site (26 km) and Lake Washington (31 km).

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Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Rolling Fork, Sharkey district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rolling Fork at a glance

Location
Sharkey district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 2,038
Coordinates
32.9065° N, 90.8782° W
Places within 50 km
51 (4 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rolling Fork

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rolling Fork: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rolling Fork

85 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rolling Fork. The closest is Sunflower-Greentree Reservoir (14 km); the best-known is Lake Washington (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Rolling Fork

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rolling Fork. The closest is Crippen Point Site (25 km); the best-known is Holly Bluff Site (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rolling Fork

67 churches within 100 km of Rolling Fork. The closest is Rolling Fork Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rolling Fork

17 museums within 100 km of Rolling Fork. The closest is Mont Helena (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rolling Fork

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rolling Fork. The closest is Delta National Forest (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rolling Fork

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rolling Fork. The closest is Snyders Bluff (58 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Rolling Fork

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rolling Fork
  2. 1 km Rolling Fork Methodist Church · church, Sharkey
  3. 5 km Mont Helena · museum, Sharkey
  4. 23 km Delta National Forest · nature spot, Sharkey
  5. 18 km Emmanuel Assembly of God Church · church, Sharkey
  6. 1 km Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church · church, Sharkey
  7. 0 km Back to Rolling Fork

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rolling Fork by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2485Sunflower-Greentree Reservoir (14 km)
    Forts & heritage874Crippen Point Site (25 km)
    Churches1167Rolling Fork Methodist Church (1 km)
    Museums217Mont Helena (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Delta National Forest (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Snyders Bluff (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Stack Island (32 km)
    Parks03Bluff Experimental Forest (69 km)
    Beaches & coast12The Chute (38 km)
    Other attractions02WNIX-AM (Greenville) (72 km)
    Waterfalls11Whiskey Chute (39 km)
    Caves01Parker’s Man Cave (67 km)

    Rolling Fork: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rolling Fork?

    Delta National Forest (nature spot, about 19 km), Rolling Fork Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Emmanuel Assembly of God Church (church, about 1 km), Mont Helena (museum, about 5 km), Holly Bluff Site (heritage site, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rolling Fork?

    51 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 2 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rolling Fork?

    Sunflower-Greentree Reservoir, about 14 km by road; Blue Lake Recreation Area (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rolling Fork?

    Crippen Point Site, about 25 km by road; Holly Bluff Site (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rolling Fork?

    Rolling Fork Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rolling Fork?

    Start in Rolling Fork, visit Rolling Fork Methodist Church, then Mont Helena, then Delta National Forest, then Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, then Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rolling Fork?

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

    Towns near Rolling Fork

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