Harrison district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Waskom

Waskom is a town in Harrison district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 53 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 museums. The must-see places are Cross Lake (24 km), Ford Park (25 km) and Chimp Haven (34 km).

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Waskom, Texas
Waskom, Harrison district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Waskom at a glance

Location
Harrison district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,177
Coordinates
32.4788° N, 94.0596° W
Places within 50 km
156 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Waskom

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Churches near Waskom

88 churches within 100 km of Waskom. The closest is First Baptist Church of Greenwood (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Waskom

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Waskom. The closest is Texas State Line Monument (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Waskom

52 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Waskom. The closest is Rogers Lake Dam (14 km); the best-known is Cross Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Waskom

23 museums within 100 km of Waskom. The closest is Mooringsport Mini-Museum (32 km); the best-known is Michelson Museum of Art (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Waskom

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Waskom. The closest is Pine Hills (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Waskom

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Waskom. The closest is Johnsons Arm (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Waskom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Waskom
  2. 2 km Texas State Line Monument · monument, Louisiana
  3. 9 km First Baptist Church of Greenwood · church, Caddo Parish
  4. 26 km Chimp Haven · nature spot, Caddo Parish
  5. 34 km Ford Park · park, Caddo Parish
  6. 4 km Cross Lake · lake, Caddo Parish
  7. 24 km Back to Waskom

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Waskom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5388First Baptist Church of Greenwood (11 km)
    Forts & heritage4675Texas State Line Monument (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1752Rogers Lake Dam (14 km)
    Museums1723Mooringsport Mini-Museum (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Pine Hills (28 km)
    Beaches & coast1011Johnsons Arm (24 km)
    Parks46Ford Park (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Big Sandy Island (32 km)
    Other attractions02Tri-State Marker (75 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Chimp Haven (34 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram (56 km)
    Caves11Cave Springs Church (45 km)

    Waskom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Waskom?

    Texas State Line Monument (monument, about 2 km), Cross Lake (lake, about 24 km), Ford Park (park, about 25 km), First Baptist Church of Greenwood (church, about 11 km), Chimp Haven (nature spot, about 34 km), Rogers Lake Dam (dam, about 14 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Waskom?

    First Baptist Church of Greenwood, about 11 km by road; Antioch Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Waskom?

    Texas State Line Monument, about 2 km by road; Booker T. Washington School (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Waskom?

    Rogers Lake Dam, about 14 km by road; Evening Star Lake Dam (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Waskom?

    Start in Waskom, visit Texas State Line Monument, then First Baptist Church of Greenwood, then Chimp Haven, then Ford Park, then Cross Lake, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Waskom?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Waskom

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