Uvalde district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Sabinal

Sabinal is a town in Uvalde district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,717 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 churches. The must-see places are Ol' Baldy (48 km), Hill Country State Natural Area (54 km) and Lost Maples State Natural Area (71 km).

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Sabinal, Texas
Sabinal, Uvalde district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sabinal at a glance

Location
Uvalde district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,717
Coordinates
29.3175° N, 99.4664° W
Places within 50 km
41 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sabinal

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

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sabinal. The closest is Blue Mountain (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sabinal

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sabinal. The closest is First Baptist Church, Sabinal (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sabinal

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sabinal. The closest is Nelson Lake Dam (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Sabinal

24 churches within 100 km of Sabinal. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sabinal

7 museums within 100 km of Sabinal. The closest is Real County Historical Museum (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sabinal

6 caves within 100 km of Sabinal. The closest is White Rock Cave (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sabinal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sabinal
  2. 23 km D'Hanis · heritage site, Medina
  3. 17 km Nelson Lake Dam · dam, Medina
  4. 10 km Nunley Lake Number 2 · lake, Uvalde
  5. 30 km Emmanuel Lutheran Church · heritage site, Uvalde
  6. 21 km First Baptist Church, Sabinal · heritage site, Uvalde
  7. 1 km Back to Sabinal

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How to reach Sabinal

    All places near Sabinal by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sabinal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1371Blue Mountain (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1358First Baptist Church, Sabinal (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs731Nelson Lake Dam (11 km)
    Churches624The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (39 km)
    Museums07Real County Historical Museum (67 km)
    Caves26White Rock Cave (49 km)
    Other attractions05Journey to Atlantis (95 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Hill Country State Natural Area (54 km)
    Parks02SeaWorld San Antonio (95 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls Lake (87 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Walton Island (74 km)

    Sabinal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sabinal?

    First Baptist Church, Sabinal (heritage site, about 1 km), Nelson Lake Dam (dam, about 11 km), Nunley Lake Number 2 (lake, about 19 km), Emmanuel Lutheran Church (heritage site, about 21 km), D'Hanis (heritage site, about 23 km), Blue Mountain (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sabinal?

    Blue Mountain, about 24 km by road; Black Mountain (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sabinal?

    First Baptist Church, Sabinal, about 1 km by road; Emmanuel Lutheran Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sabinal?

    Nelson Lake Dam, about 11 km by road; Nunley Lake Number 2 (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sabinal?

    Start in Sabinal, visit D'Hanis, then Nelson Lake Dam, then Nunley Lake Number 2, then Emmanuel Lutheran Church, then First Baptist Church, Sabinal, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sabinal?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Sabinal

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