Jackson district, Oregon, United States

Places to visit near Talent

Talent is a town in Jackson district, Oregon, United States, home to about 6,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tombstone (6 km), Baldy (8 km) and Calle Guanajuato (10 km).

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Talent, Oregon
Talent, Jackson district, Oregon, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Talent at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Oregon, United States
Population
about 6,411
Coordinates
42.2457° N, 122.7887° W
Places within 50 km
209 (53 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 parks

Top places to visit near Talent

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Talent

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Talent. The closest is Payne Cliffs (6 km); the best-known is Baldy (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Talent

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Talent. The closest is Pierce Dam (13 km); the best-known is Emigrant Coaxial Dike (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Talent

27 parks within 100 km of Talent. The closest is Talent Tiny Park (1 km); the best-known is Calle Guanajuato (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Talent

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Talent. The closest is Tombstone (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Talent

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Talent. The closest is Japanese Garden (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Talent

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Talent. The closest is Vidae Falls in Crater Lake (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Talent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Talent
  2. 10 km Calle Guanajuato · park, Jackson
  3. 9 km Taowhywee Point · viewpoint, Jackson
  4. 7 km Tombstone · heritage site, Jackson
  5. 2 km Baldy · viewpoint, Jackson
  6. 9 km Barneburg Hill · hill, Jackson
  7. 10 km Back to Talent

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How to reach Talent

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    Within 15 km of Talent

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Talent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints96115Payne Cliffs (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3450Pierce Dam (13 km)
    Parks2427Talent Tiny Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2222Tombstone (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Japanese Garden (10 km)
    Waterfalls99Vidae Falls in Crater Lake (17 km)
    Museums66ScienceWorks (13 km)
    Other attractions34Jack Spring (44 km)
    Churches33Trinity Episcopal Church (11 km)
    Treks22PCT - Oregon Section B (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Doe Island (39 km)
    Beaches & coast11Helms Cove (23 km)
    Caves01Oregon Caves National Monument (67 km)

    Talent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Talent?

    Tombstone (heritage site, about 6 km), Baldy (viewpoint, about 8 km), Calle Guanajuato (park, about 10 km), Taowhywee Point (viewpoint, about 10 km), Barneburg Hill (hill, about 10 km), Ropers Bunion (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 96 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks, 22 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Talent?

    Payne Cliffs, about 6 km by road; Baldy (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Talent?

    Pierce Dam, about 13 km by road; Timber Products Company Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Talent?

    Talent Tiny Park, about 1 km by road; Scenic Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Talent?

    Start in Talent, visit Calle Guanajuato, then Taowhywee Point, then Tombstone, then Baldy, then Barneburg Hill, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Talent?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Talent

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