Campbell district, Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Rustburg

Rustburg is a town in Campbell district, Virginia, United States, home to about 1,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Thomas Road Baptist Church (14 km), South River Friends Meetinghouse (17 km) and Historic Sandusky (18 km).

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Rustburg, Virginia
Rustburg, Campbell district, Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rustburg at a glance

Location
Campbell district, Virginia, United States
Population
about 1,431
Coordinates
37.2768° N, 79.1008° W
Places within 50 km
182 (13 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

Top places to visit near Rustburg

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

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rustburg. The closest is Long Mountain (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rustburg

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rustburg. The closest is Patrick Upper Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Rustburg

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rustburg. The closest is Samuel Miller House (18 km); the best-known is Point of Honor Monument (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rustburg

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rustburg. The closest is Historic Sandusky (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Rustburg

21 parks within 100 km of Rustburg. The closest is Fairview Heights Recreation Center (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Rustburg

14 churches within 100 km of Rustburg. The closest is Thomas Road Baptist Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rustburg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rustburg
  2. 14 km Thomas Road Baptist Church · church, Lynchburg
  3. 3 km South River Friends Meetinghouse · church, Lynchburg
  4. 1 km Historic Sandusky · nature spot, Monroe
  5. 7 km First Baptist Church · church, Lynchburg
  6. 1 km Diamond Hill Baptist Church · hill, Lynchburg
  7. 19 km Back to Rustburg

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How to reach Rustburg

    All places near Rustburg by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rustburg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5882Long Mountain (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5264Patrick Upper Dam (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2828Samuel Miller House (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens425Historic Sandusky (18 km)
    Parks1621Fairview Heights Recreation Center (15 km)
    Churches914Thomas Road Baptist Church (14 km)
    Museums88Anne Spencer House (19 km)
    Other attractions35Liberty Flames and Lady Flames (13 km)
    Waterfalls24Jones' Falls Sluice (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22James River (18 km)

    Rustburg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rustburg?

    Thomas Road Baptist Church (church, about 14 km), South River Friends Meetinghouse (church, about 17 km), Historic Sandusky (nature spot, about 18 km), Diamond Hill Baptist Church (hill, about 19 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 19 km), Court Street Baptist Church (church, about 20 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rustburg?

    Long Mountain, about 5 km by road; Jack Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rustburg?

    Patrick Upper Dam, about 2 km by road; Hydaway Lake Dam (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rustburg?

    Samuel Miller House, about 18 km by road; Fort Early (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rustburg?

    Start in Rustburg, visit Thomas Road Baptist Church, then South River Friends Meetinghouse, then Historic Sandusky, then First Baptist Church, then Diamond Hill Baptist Church, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rustburg?

    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.

    Towns near Rustburg

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