Newaygo district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near White Cloud

White Cloud is a town in Newaygo district, Michigan, United States, home to about 1,383 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit — 191 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hardy Dam (17 km), Croton Dam (19 km) and Hess Lake (23 km).

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White Cloud, Michigan
White Cloud, Newaygo district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

White Cloud at a glance

Location
Newaygo district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 1,383
Coordinates
43.5503° N, 85.7720° W
Places within 50 km
223 (10 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 parks

Top places to visit near White Cloud

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near White Cloud

212 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of White Cloud. The closest is Lake White Cloud (1 km); the best-known is Hardy Dam (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near White Cloud

27 parks within 100 km of White Cloud. The closest is White Cloud County Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near White Cloud

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of White Cloud. The closest is Harness Marsh (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near White Cloud

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of White Cloud. The closest is Toft Lake Village Site (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near White Cloud

5 museums within 100 km of White Cloud. The closest is Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near White Cloud

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of White Cloud. The closest is Sandy Beach County Park (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from White Cloud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in White Cloud
  2. 2 km White Cloud County Park · park, Newaygo
  3. 23 km Hess Lake · lake, Newaygo
  4. 13 km Croton Dam · dam, Newaygo
  5. 8 km Hardy Dam · dam, Newaygo
  6. 16 km Lake White Cloud · lake, Newaygo
  7. 1 km Back to White Cloud

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    Within 15 km of White Cloud

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near White Cloud by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs191212Lake White Cloud (1 km)
    Parks1927White Cloud County Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Harness Marsh (10 km)
    Forts & heritage36Toft Lake Village Site (9 km)
    Museums25Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery (35 km)
    Beaches & coast13Sandy Beach County Park (16 km)
    Other attractions03Pere Marquette Railroad Locomotive 1223 (82 km)
    Churches03Grand Rapids Art Museum (82 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Skidder Hill (18 km)

    White Cloud: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near White Cloud?

    Hardy Dam (dam, about 17 km), Croton Dam (dam, about 19 km), Lake White Cloud (lake, about 1 km), White Cloud County Park (park, about 2 km), Hess Lake (lake, about 23 km), Rollway Lake (lake, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of White Cloud?

    223 places on Spotwander: 191 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to White Cloud?

    Lake White Cloud, about 1 km by road; Trout Lake (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to White Cloud?

    White Cloud County Park, about 2 km by road; White Cloud-Ziegler Roadside Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to White Cloud?

    Harness Marsh, about 10 km by road; Newaygo Experimental Forest (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from White Cloud?

    Start in White Cloud, visit White Cloud County Park, then Hess Lake, then Croton Dam, then Hardy Dam, then Lake White Cloud, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near White Cloud?

    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 parks.

    Towns near White Cloud

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