B A Steinhagen LakeSam Rayburn ReservoirUpland Island WildernessHitt Lake DamBrookeland United Methodist ChurchRoundtree Lake Dam
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Sam Rayburn

Sam Rayburn is a town in Jasper district, Texas, United States of about 1,181 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 churches. The must-see places are B A Steinhagen Lake, Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Upland Island Wilderness.

31.0641° N, 94.0357° WPop. 1,181

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see13
Notable190
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

B A Steinhagen Lake

Lake · 34 km

Must-see

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Reservoir · 38 km · San Augustine

Must-see

Upland Island Wilderness

Island · 39 km · Angelina

Places near Sam Rayburn by type

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One day from Sam Rayburn

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:27 pm

148 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sam Rayburn
  2. Hitt Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. B A Steinhagen Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Upland Island Wildernessisland · 2 hrs
  5. Sam Rayburn Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Brookeland United Methodist Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sam Rayburn
Today’s loopSam RayburnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sam Rayburn?

Hitt Lake Dam (dam, about 13 km), B A Steinhagen Lake (lake, about 34 km), Brookeland United Methodist Church (heritage site, about 14 km), Sam Rayburn Reservoir (reservoir, about 38 km), Upland Island Wilderness (island, about 39 km), Roundtree Lake Dam (dam, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sam Rayburn?

35 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest fort to Sam Rayburn?

Brookeland United Methodist Church, about 14 km by road; Bevilport (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sam Rayburn?

Hitt Lake Dam, about 13 km by road; Roundtree Lake Dam (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sam Rayburn?

Start in Sam Rayburn, visit Hitt Lake Dam, then B A Steinhagen Lake, then Upland Island Wilderness, then Sam Rayburn Reservoir, then Brookeland United Methodist Church, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.