Apache district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Springerville

Springerville is a town in Apache district, Arizona, United States, home to about 1,954 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sitgreaves National Forest (1 km), Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (1 km) and Becker Lake (3 km).

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Springerville, Arizona
Springerville, Apache district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Springerville at a glance

Location
Apache district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 1,954
Coordinates
34.1335° N, 109.2883° W
Places within 50 km
84 (19 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 Springerville

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Springerville

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Springerville. The closest is Flat Top (7 km); the best-known is Butler Canyon Trail Spring (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Springerville

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Springerville. The closest is Becker Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Springerville

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Springerville. The closest is Sitgreaves National Forest (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Springerville

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Springerville. The closest is Rattlesnake Point Pueblo (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Springerville

4 churches within 100 km of Springerville. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Springerville

4 parks within 100 km of Springerville. The closest is Apache County Fairgrounds (54 km); the best-known is Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery (60 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Springerville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Springerville
  2. 3 km Becker Lake · lake, Apache
  3. 22 km Bunch Reservoir Dam · dam, Apache
  4. 29 km Nelson Dam · dam, Apache
  5. 14 km Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum · museum, Apache
  6. 1 km Sitgreaves National Forest · nature spot, Apache
  7. 0 km Back to Springerville

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How to reach Springerville

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Springerville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2185Flat Top (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4381Becker Lake (3 km)
    Other attractions1214Beehive Spring Number Two (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Sitgreaves National Forest (1 km)
    Forts & heritage25Rattlesnake Point Pueblo (31 km)
    Churches14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (3 km)
    Parks04Apache County Fairgrounds (54 km)
    Museums13Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (1 km)
    Treks01Grand Enchantment Trail (60 km)
    Caves01Ice Cave (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Chitty Falls (84 km)

    Springerville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Springerville?

    Sitgreaves National Forest (nature spot, about 1 km), Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (museum, about 1 km), Becker Lake (lake, about 3 km), Nelson Dam (dam, about 15 km), Bunch Reservoir Dam (dam, about 22 km), Tunnel Dam (dam, about 23 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Springerville?

    Flat Top, about 7 km by road; Round Mountain (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Springerville?

    Becker Lake, about 3 km by road; Nelson Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Springerville?

    Sitgreaves National Forest, about 1 km by road; White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Springerville?

    Start in Springerville, visit Becker Lake, then Bunch Reservoir Dam, then Nelson Dam, then Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum, then Sitgreaves National Forest, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Springerville?

    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 Springerville

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