Scott district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Waldron

Waldron is a town in Scott district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 3,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are West Harmony Road (40 km), Rich Mountain (41 km) and Queen Wilhelmina State Park (43 km).

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Waldron, Arkansas
Waldron, Scott district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waldron at a glance

Location
Scott district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 3,442
Coordinates
34.8984° N, 94.0908° W
Places within 50 km
116 (9 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 Waldron

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waldron

155 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waldron. The closest is Bohnstein Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waldron

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waldron. The closest is Truman Baker Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Waldron

32 churches within 100 km of Waldron. The closest is Birdsview United Methodist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Waldron

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waldron. The closest is Forrester House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Waldron

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Waldron. The closest is Poteau Mountain Wilderness (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Waldron

8 museums within 100 km of Waldron. The closest is Scott County Museum of History (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Waldron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waldron
  2. 2 km Bohnstein Hill · hill, Scott
  3. 2 km Forrester House · heritage site, Scott
  4. 2 km Blythe's Scott County Museum · museum, Scott
  5. 2 km Scott County Memorial Hall · monument, Scott
  6. 1 km Scott County Museum of History · museum, Scott
  7. 0 km Back to Waldron

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How to reach Waldron

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waldron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64155Bohnstein Hill (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1332Truman Baker Lake Dam (5 km)
    Churches1632Birdsview United Methodist Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1117Forrester House (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Poteau Mountain Wilderness (19 km)
    Museums38Scott County Museum of History (1 km)
    Waterfalls28Belle Star Cave Falls (21 km)
    Parks25Queen Wilhelmina State Park (43 km)
    Caves12The Cave Woman Diva (15 km)
    Treks11Ouachita National Recreation Trail (46 km)

    Waldron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waldron?

    Scott County Museum of History (museum, about 1 km), Forrester House (heritage site, about 1 km), Scott County Memorial Hall (monument, about 1 km), Bohnstein Hill (hill, about 2 km), Blythe's Scott County Museum (museum, about 2 km), Truman Baker Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Waldron?

    Bohnstein Hill, about 2 km by road; High Point Mountain (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waldron?

    Truman Baker Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Poteau River Watershed Site Five Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Waldron?

    Birdsview United Methodist Church, about 5 km by road; Square Rock Methodist Church (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waldron?

    Start in Waldron, visit Bohnstein Hill, then Forrester House, then Blythe's Scott County Museum, then Scott County Memorial Hall, then Scott County Museum of History, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waldron?

    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 Waldron

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