Cochise district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Willcox

Willcox is a town in Cochise district, Arizona, United States, home to about 3,552 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Rex Allen Museum (1 km), Lime Peak (37 km) and Mae West Peaks (40 km).

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Willcox, Arizona
Willcox, Cochise district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Willcox at a glance

Location
Cochise district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 3,552
Coordinates
32.2529° N, 109.8320° W
Places within 50 km
27 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Willcox

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Willcox: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Willcox

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Willcox. The closest is Railroad Pass (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Willcox

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Willcox. The closest is Dragoon Springs Cemetery (42 km); the best-known is First Fort Bowie (Ruins) (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Willcox

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Willcox. The closest is Creighton Dam (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Willcox

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Willcox. The closest is Grant Creek Falls (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Willcox

19 churches within 100 km of Willcox. The closest is Willcox United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Willcox

18 caves within 100 km of Willcox. The closest is Cave Spring (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Willcox

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Willcox
  2. 1 km Apostolic Christian Church · church, Cochise
  3. 1 km Willcox United Methodist Church · church, Cochise
  4. 17 km Railroad Pass · viewpoint, Cochise
  5. 16 km Rex Allen Museum · museum, Cochise
  6. 1 km Chiricahua Regional Museum & Research Center · museum, Cochise
  7. 0 km Back to Willcox

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How to reach Willcox

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Willcox by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1151Railroad Pass (16 km)
    Forts & heritage651Dragoon Springs Cemetery (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs136Creighton Dam (36 km)
    Waterfalls020Grant Creek Falls (59 km)
    Churches319Willcox United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Caves118Cave Spring (46 km)
    Museums412Chiricahua Regional Museum & Research Center (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Coronado National Forest (43 km)
    Other attractions06Arts Spring (82 km)
    Parks02Kartchner Caverns State Park (84 km)

    Willcox: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Willcox?

    Rex Allen Museum (museum, about 1 km), Chiricahua Regional Museum & Research Center (museum, about 1 km), Willcox United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Apostolic Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Railroad Pass (viewpoint, about 16 km), Lime Peak (peak, about 37 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 3 churches, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Willcox?

    Railroad Pass, about 16 km by road; Nugent’s Pass (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Willcox?

    Dragoon Springs Cemetery, about 42 km by road; Fort Bowie National Historic Site (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Willcox?

    Creighton Dam, about 36 km by road; Ryan Detention Dam (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Willcox?

    Start in Willcox, visit Apostolic Christian Church, then Willcox United Methodist Church, then Railroad Pass, then Rex Allen Museum, then Chiricahua Regional Museum & Research Center, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Willcox?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Willcox

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