Stanislaus district, California, United States

Places to visit near Turlock

Turlock is a town in Stanislaus district, California, United States, home to about 72,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches and 14 parks. The must-see places are Turlock First Bpatist Church (1 km), Hilmar Christian Tabernacle (13 km) and River Bluff Regional Park (19 km).

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Turlock, California
Turlock, Stanislaus district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Turlock at a glance

Location
Stanislaus district, California, United States
Population
about 72,292
Coordinates
37.4947° N, 120.8466° W
Places within 50 km
50 (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; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Turlock

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

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Turlock. The closest is Crow Hill (38 km); the best-known is Kern Canyon (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Turlock

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Turlock. The closest is Modesto Reservoir (32 km); the best-known is Kesterson Reservoir (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Turlock

21 churches within 100 km of Turlock. The closest is Turlock First Bpatist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Turlock

17 parks within 100 km of Turlock. The closest is Roeding Heights Park (17 km); the best-known is River Bluff Regional Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Turlock

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Turlock. The closest is Mark Twain Park (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Turlock

7 museums within 100 km of Turlock. The closest is McHenry Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Turlock

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 Turlock
  2. 1 km Turlock First Bpatist Church · church, Stanislaus
  3. 12 km Hilmar Christian Tabernacle · church, Merced
  4. 30 km River Bluff Regional Park · park, Stanislaus
  5. 5 km Empire Community Park · park, Stanislaus
  6. 20 km Lake Mcswain, Merced Falls · waterfall, Stanislaus
  7. 1 km Back to Turlock

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    All places near Turlock by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Turlock by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints252Crow Hill (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs632Modesto Reservoir (32 km)
    Churches1321Turlock First Bpatist Church (1 km)
    Parks1417Roeding Heights Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Mark Twain Park (27 km)
    Museums37McHenry Museum (26 km)
    Forts & heritage46Stevinson Strip (24 km)
    Waterfalls24Lake Mcswain, Merced Falls (1 km)
    Beaches & coast03Cocklebur Beach (52 km)
    Other attractions02Santa Nella (58 km)
    Caves02Moaning Cave (90 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rough and Ready Island (85 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lodi Mosque (98 km)

    Turlock: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Turlock?

    Turlock First Bpatist Church (church, about 1 km), Hilmar Christian Tabernacle (church, about 13 km), River Bluff Regional Park (park, about 19 km), Empire Community Park (park, about 21 km), Lake Mcswain, Merced Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), McHenry Museum (museum, about 26 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 14 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turlock?

    Crow Hill, about 38 km by road; Kern Canyon (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Turlock?

    Modesto Reservoir, about 32 km by road; Brush Lake (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Turlock?

    Turlock First Bpatist Church, about 1 km by road; Hilmar Christian Tabernacle (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Turlock?

    Start in Turlock, visit Turlock First Bpatist Church, then Hilmar Christian Tabernacle, then River Bluff Regional Park, then Empire Community Park, then Lake Mcswain, Merced Falls, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Turlock?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Turlock

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