Atkinson district, Georgia, United States

Places to visit near Willacoochee

Willacoochee is a town in Atkinson district, Georgia, United States, home to about 1,393 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are General Coffee State Park (42 km), Broxton Rocks (59 km) and Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site (60 km).

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Willacoochee, Georgia
Willacoochee, Atkinson district, Georgia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Willacoochee at a glance

Location
Atkinson district, Georgia, United States
Population
about 1,393
Coordinates
31.3408° N, 83.0460° W
Places within 50 km
104 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Willacoochee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Willacoochee: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Willacoochee

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Willacoochee. The closest is Vickers Lake Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Willacoochee

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Willacoochee. The closest is Alapaha Railway Station (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Willacoochee

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Willacoochee. The closest is Camp Bay (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Willacoochee

36 churches within 100 km of Willacoochee. The closest is Crossroads Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Willacoochee

25 parks within 100 km of Willacoochee. The closest is Northside Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Willacoochee

10 museums within 100 km of Willacoochee. The closest is World War II Flight Training Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Willacoochee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Willacoochee
  2. 7 km Vickers Lake Dam · dam, Atkinson
  3. 8 km Roundabout Swamp · nature spot, Atkinson
  4. 9 km Still Bay · nature spot, Atkinson
  5. 5 km Hog Creek Bay · nature spot, Atkinson
  6. 3 km Camp Bay · nature spot, Atkinson
  7. 9 km Back to Willacoochee

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How to reach Willacoochee

    All places near Willacoochee by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Willacoochee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3290Vickers Lake Dam (7 km)
    Forts & heritage952Alapaha Railway Station (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2649Camp Bay (9 km)
    Churches1336Crossroads Church (16 km)
    Parks1425Northside Park (29 km)
    Museums310World War II Flight Training Museum (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Parkers Bluff (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Double Islands (45 km)
    Temples14Bristol Temple (29 km)
    Beaches & coast11Clothespole Bay (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Rock Falls (59 km)
    Other attractions01The Crescent (75 km)

    Willacoochee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Willacoochee?

    Vickers Lake Dam (dam, about 7 km), Camp Bay (nature spot, about 9 km), Hog Creek Bay (nature spot, about 12 km), Roundabout Swamp (nature spot, about 14 km), Still Bay (nature spot, about 15 km), Crossroads Church (church, about 16 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Willacoochee?

    Vickers Lake Dam, about 7 km by road; Tucker Lake Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Willacoochee?

    Alapaha Railway Station, about 22 km by road; 15cent Store (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Willacoochee?

    Camp Bay, about 9 km by road; Hog Creek Bay (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Willacoochee?

    Start in Willacoochee, visit Vickers Lake Dam, then Roundabout Swamp, then Still Bay, then Hog Creek Bay, then Camp Bay, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Willacoochee?

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

    Towns near Willacoochee

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