San Jacinto district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Shepherd

Shepherd is a town in San Jacinto district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Mount Moriah Church (15 km), Lake Livingston (52 km) and Lone Star Hiking Trail (52 km).

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Shepherd, Texas
Shepherd, San Jacinto district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shepherd at a glance

Location
San Jacinto district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,418
Coordinates
30.4980° N, 94.9966° W
Places within 50 km
63 (1 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 Shepherd

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shepherd

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shepherd. The closest is Lake Run-A-Muck Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Shepherd

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shepherd. The closest is Shepherd Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Shepherd

27 churches within 100 km of Shepherd. The closest is Big Creek Missionary Church (9 km); the best-known is Mount Moriah Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Shepherd

11 museums within 100 km of Shepherd. The closest is San Jacinto Old Jail Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Shepherd

10 parks within 100 km of Shepherd. The closest is May Park (62 km); the best-known is Huntsville State Park (66 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Shepherd

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Shepherd. The closest is Big Creek Scenic Area (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Shepherd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shepherd
  2. 3 km Lake Run-A-Muck Dam · dam, San Jacinto
  3. 6 km Lake Tejas Dam · dam, San Jacinto
  4. 14 km Mount Moriah Church · church, San Jacinto
  5. 16 km Shepherd Methodist Church · heritage site, San Jacinto
  6. 9 km Big Creek Missionary Church · church, San Jacinto
  7. 9 km Back to Shepherd

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How to reach Shepherd

    All places near Shepherd by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shepherd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2567Lake Run-A-Muck Dam (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1960Shepherd Methodist Church (1 km)
    Churches1027Big Creek Missionary Church (9 km)
    Museums511San Jacinto Old Jail Museum (21 km)
    Parks010May Park (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Big Creek Scenic Area (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Davis Hill (31 km)
    Waterfalls13Rocky Creek Waterfalls (50 km)
    Treks01Lone Star Hiking Trail (52 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Samee Mosque (91 km)
    Beaches & coast01Lake Conroe Lighthouse (71 km)

    Shepherd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shepherd?

    Mount Moriah Church (church, about 15 km), Shepherd Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Lake Run-A-Muck Dam (dam, about 3 km), Big Creek Missionary Church (church, about 9 km), Lake Tejas Dam (dam, about 9 km), Big Creek Scenic Area (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 5 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shepherd?

    Lake Run-A-Muck Dam, about 3 km by road; Lake Tejas Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shepherd?

    Shepherd Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Early Roads in Polk County (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Shepherd?

    Big Creek Missionary Church, about 9 km by road; Mount Moriah Church (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shepherd?

    Start in Shepherd, visit Lake Run-A-Muck Dam, then Lake Tejas Dam, then Mount Moriah Church, then Shepherd Methodist Church, then Big Creek Missionary Church, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shepherd?

    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 Shepherd

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