Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Wagner

Wagner is a town in Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 1,589 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 68 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (23 km), Randall Creek Recreation Area (26 km) and Fort Randall Dam (27 km).

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Wagner, South Dakota
Wagner, Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wagner at a glance

Location
Charles Mix district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 1,589
Coordinates
43.0797° N, 98.2931° W
Places within 50 km
144 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wagner

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wagner: 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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Churches near Wagner

73 churches within 100 km of Wagner. The closest is St John's Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wagner

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wagner. The closest is Wagner Lake Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Wagner

45 parks within 100 km of Wagner. The closest is City Park and Playground (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wagner

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wagner. The closest is Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wagner

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wagner. The closest is Black Timber Gulch (24 km); the best-known is Old Baldy (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Wagner

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wagner. The closest is Yankton Sioux Monument (23 km); the best-known is Fort Randall (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Wagner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wagner
  2. 12 km Dante Lake Dam · dam, Charles Mix
  3. 34 km Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Charles Mix
  4. 21 km Fort Randall Dam · fort, Charles Mix
  5. 2 km Randall Creek Recreation Area · nature spot, Gregory
  6. 25 km Wagner Lake Dam · dam, Charles Mix
  7. 1 km Back to Wagner

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How to reach Wagner

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wagner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6873St John's Catholic Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2551Wagner Lake Dam (1 km)
    Parks1345City Park and Playground (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1022Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1116Black Timber Gulch (24 km)
    Forts & heritage512Yankton Sioux Monument (23 km)
    Museums312Delmont Historical Society (29 km)
    Beaches & coast78Johnson Bay (20 km)
    Caves02Asimus Dam (59 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Jones Island (49 km)
    Other attractions11Monowi (35 km)
    Waterfalls01Rock Falls (86 km)

    Wagner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wagner?

    Wagner Lake Dam (dam, about 1 km), Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 23 km), Randall Creek Recreation Area (nature spot, about 26 km), Fort Randall Dam (fort, about 27 km), Dante Lake Dam (dam, about 12 km), Fort Randall (fort, about 34 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Wagner?

    St John's Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wagner?

    Wagner Lake Dam, about 1 km by road; Burks Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wagner?

    City Park and Playground, about 1 km by road; Wagner Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wagner?

    Start in Wagner, visit Dante Lake Dam, then Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge, then Fort Randall Dam, then Randall Creek Recreation Area, then Wagner Lake Dam, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wagner?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Wagner

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