Cotton district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Walters

Walters is a town in Cotton district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 2,502 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Waurika Dam (34 km), Mattie Beal Park (35 km) and Full Gospel Lawton Korean Church (37 km).

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Walters, Oklahoma
Walters, Cotton district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Walters at a glance

Location
Cotton district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 2,502
Coordinates
34.3598° N, 98.3078° W
Places within 50 km
103 (7 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 Walters

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Walters

124 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Walters. The closest is Martin Hill (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Walters

79 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Walters. The closest is Walters Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Walters

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Walters. The closest is The Forgotten War (37 km); the best-known is Fort Sill (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Walters

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Walters. The closest is Wichita Falls Sports Complex (64 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Walters

12 museums within 100 km of Walters. The closest is Historic Mattie Beal Home (34 km); the best-known is Museum of the Great Plains (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Walters

9 churches within 100 km of Walters. The closest is Full Gospel Lawton Korean Church (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Walters

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 146 km on the road.

  1. Start in Walters
  2. 34 km Waurika Dam · dam, Jefferson
  3. 24 km Temple Lake · lake, Cotton
  4. 17 km Walters Dam · dam, Cotton
  5. 6 km Sannan Everett Dam · dam, Cotton
  6. 30 km Mattie Beal Park · park, Comanche
  7. 35 km Back to Walters

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How to reach Walters

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Walters by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints47124Martin Hill (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3179Walters Dam (4 km)
    Forts & heritage928The Forgotten War (37 km)
    Waterfalls013Wichita Falls Sports Complex (64 km)
    Museums912Historic Mattie Beal Home (34 km)
    Churches49Full Gospel Lawton Korean Church (37 km)
    Parks14Mattie Beal Park (35 km)
    Caves13Dave's Cave (44 km)
    Other attractions12Apache Casino Hotel (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Charons Garden Wilderness Area (71 km)

    Walters: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Walters?

    Walters Dam (dam, about 4 km), Sannan Everett Dam (dam, about 9 km), Waurika Dam (dam, about 34 km), Temple Lake (lake, about 14 km), Mattie Beal Park (park, about 35 km), Full Gospel Lawton Korean Church (church, about 37 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Walters?

    Martin Hill, about 32 km by road; Arbuckle Hill (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Walters?

    Walters Dam, about 4 km by road; Sannan Everett Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Walters?

    The Forgotten War, about 37 km by road; Fort Sill (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Walters?

    Start in Walters, visit Waurika Dam, then Temple Lake, then Walters Dam, then Sannan Everett Dam, then Mattie Beal Park, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Walters?

    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 Walters

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