LeFlore district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Spiro

Spiro is a town in LeFlore district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 2,167 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are New Spiro Lake Dam (7 km), Bokoshe Church (20 km) and Cavanal Hill (25 km).

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Spiro, Oklahoma
Spiro, LeFlore district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Spiro at a glance

Location
LeFlore district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 2,167
Coordinates
35.2412° N, 94.6199° W
Places within 50 km
173 (20 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Spiro

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

129 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Spiro. The closest is Wilson Rock (13 km); the best-known is Cavanal Hill (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Spiro

45 churches within 100 km of Spiro. The closest is Pocola (17 km); the best-known is Bokoshe Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Spiro

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Spiro. The closest is Old Spiro Lake Dam (1 km); the best-known is New Spiro Lake Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Spiro

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spiro. The closest is Spiro Mounds (11 km); the best-known is Fort Smith Confederate Monument (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Spiro

7 museums within 100 km of Spiro. The closest is Leflore County Museum (26 km); the best-known is Fort Smith Trolley Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Spiro

6 parks within 100 km of Spiro. The closest is Twyman Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Spiro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spiro
  2. 1 km Old Spiro Lake Dam · dam, LeFlore
  3. 7 km New Spiro Lake Dam · dam, LeFlore
  4. 19 km First United Methodist Church · church, LeFlore
  5. 7 km Cavanal Hill · hill, LeFlore
  6. 24 km Bokoshe Church · church, LeFlore
  7. 20 km Back to Spiro

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spiro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints74129Wilson Rock (13 km)
    Churches4345Pocola (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2540Old Spiro Lake Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1921Spiro Mounds (11 km)
    Museums77Leflore County Museum (26 km)
    Parks26Twyman Park (28 km)
    Waterfalls06Slate Falls (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Sequoyah's Cabin (38 km)
    Temples22Victory Temple (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Arbuckle Island (61 km)

    Spiro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spiro?

    New Spiro Lake Dam (dam, about 7 km), Bokoshe Church (church, about 20 km), Old Spiro Lake Dam (dam, about 1 km), Cavanal Hill (hill, about 25 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 26 km), Twyman Park (park, about 28 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Spiro?

    Wilson Rock, about 13 km by road; Cameron Mountain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Spiro?

    Pocola, about 17 km by road; Bokoshe Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Spiro?

    Old Spiro Lake Dam, about 1 km by road; New Spiro Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spiro?

    Start in Spiro, visit Old Spiro Lake Dam, then New Spiro Lake Dam, then First United Methodist Church, then Cavanal Hill, then Bokoshe Church, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spiro?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Spiro

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