Lewis district, Washington, United States
Places to visit near Winlock
Winlock is a town in Lewis district, Washington, United States, home to about 1,320 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit — 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 beaches & coast, 7 parks and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gospodor Monument Park (7 km), Saint Francis Xavier Mission (12 km) and Grace United Methodist Church (12 km).

Winlock at a glance
- Location
- Lewis district, Washington, United States
- Population
- about 1,320
- Coordinates
- 46.4912° N, 122.9379° W
- Places within 50 km
- 25 (25 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks
Top places to visit near Winlock
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Winlock: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Gospodor Monument ParkOther · LewisMust-see
- Saint Francis Xavier MissionChurches · LewisMust-see
- Grace United Methodist ChurchChurches · LewisMust-see
- Lewis and Clark State ParkParks · LewisMust-see
- Stan Hedwall ParkParks · LewisMust-see
- Wolfenbarger SiteForts · LewisMust-see
- Henderson ParkParks · LewisMust-see
- Boistfort PeakHills · LewisMust-see
- Seaquest State ParkParks · CowlitzMust-see
- Mount Saint Helens Creation CenterMuseums · CowlitzMust-see
- Seminary Hill Natural AreaParks · LewisMust-see
- Silver LakeLakes & Dams · CowlitzMust-see
More places near Winlock
- Hanaford Valley · viewpoint · Lewis · ~36 km · Must-see
- Zenkner Valley · viewpoint · Lewis · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mayfield Lake · lake · Lewis · ~40 km · Must-see
- Ike Kinswa State Park · park · Lewis · ~40 km · Must-see
- Toutle River Sediment Retention Structure · lake · Cowlitz · ~41 km · Must-see
- Wiley's Waterpark · park · Thurston · ~42 km · Must-see
- Scatter Creek Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Thurston · ~48 km · Must-see
- Nutty Narrows Squirrel Bridge · attraction · Cowlitz · ~49 km · Must-see
- Northcraft Mountain · viewpoint · Thurston · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lake Sacajawea · lake · Cowlitz · ~49 km · Must-see
- Longview Community Church · church · Cowlitz · ~50 km · Must-see
- First Christian Church · church · Cowlitz · ~50 km · Must-see
Things to see near Winlock, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Winlock
63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Winlock. The closest is Silver Lake (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Silver Lake · lake · Cowlitz · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mayfield Lake · lake · Lewis · ~40 km · Must-see
- Toutle River Sediment Retention Structure · lake · Cowlitz · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake Sacajawea · lake · Cowlitz · ~49 km · Must-see
- Newaukum Lake · lake · Lewis · ~50 km · Must-see
- McIntosh Lake · lake · Thurston · ~55 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Winlock
30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Winlock. The closest is Ellis Cove (81 km). Best time: october to march.
- Ellis Cove · beach · Thurston · ~81 km · Must-see
- Shell Point · beach · Thurston · ~81 km · Must-see
- Eld Inlet · beach · Thurston · ~84 km · Must-see
- Green Cove · beach · Thurston · ~84 km · Must-see
- Budd Inlet · beach · Thurston · ~85 km · Must-see
- Young Cove · beach · Thurston · ~85 km · Must-see
Parks near Winlock
22 parks within 100 km of Winlock. The closest is Lewis and Clark State Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Lewis and Clark State Park · park · Lewis · ~13 km · Must-see
- Stan Hedwall Park · park · Lewis · ~21 km · Must-see
- Henderson Park · park · Lewis · ~23 km · Must-see
- Seaquest State Park · park · Cowlitz · ~29 km · Must-see
- Seminary Hill Natural Area · park · Lewis · ~31 km · Must-see
- Ike Kinswa State Park · park · Lewis · ~40 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Winlock
22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Winlock. The closest is Scatter Creek Wildlife Area (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Scatter Creek Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Thurston · ~48 km · Must-see
- Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer · sanctuary · Wahkiakum · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Thurston · ~58 km · Must-see
- Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint · sanctuary · Clatsop · ~65 km · Must-see
- Parsnip Swamp · sanctuary · Thurston · ~68 km · Must-see
- Capitol State Forest · sanctuary · Grays Harbor · ~70 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Winlock
18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Winlock. The closest is Boistfort Peak (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Boistfort Peak · viewpoint · Lewis · ~26 km · Must-see
- Hanaford Valley · viewpoint · Lewis · ~36 km · Must-see
- Zenkner Valley · viewpoint · Lewis · ~37 km · Must-see
- Northcraft Mountain · viewpoint · Thurston · ~49 km · Must-see
- Castle Peak · viewpoint · Cowlitz · ~70 km · Must-see
- Larch Mountain · viewpoint · Thurston · ~72 km · Must-see
Churches near Winlock
8 churches within 100 km of Winlock. The closest is Saint Francis Xavier Mission (12 km). Best time: year-round.
- Saint Francis Xavier Mission · church · Lewis · ~12 km · Must-see
- Grace United Methodist Church · church · Lewis · ~12 km · Must-see
- Longview Community Church · church · Cowlitz · ~50 km · Must-see
- First Christian Church · church · Cowlitz · ~50 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Church · church · Wahkiakum · ~59 km · Must-see
- Deep River Pioneer Lutheran Church · church · Wahkiakum · ~74 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Winlock
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.
- Start in Winlock
- 12 km Grace United Methodist Church · church, Lewis
- 16 km Saint Francis Xavier Mission · church, Lewis
- 8 km Lewis and Clark State Park · park, Lewis
- 22 km Stan Hedwall Park · park, Lewis
- 16 km Wolfenbarger Site · heritage site, Lewis
- 21 km Back to Winlock
Plan a longer trip from Winlock — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Winlock
No traveller has reported from around Winlock yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Winlock
All places near Winlock by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Newaukum Lake · lake · Lewis · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Great Vow Zen Monastery · Buddhist site · Columbia · ~51 km · Must-see
- Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer · sanctuary · Wahkiakum · ~54 km · Must-see
- McIntosh Lake · lake · Thurston · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mud Lake · lake · Thurston · ~56 km · Must-see
- Reichel Lake · lake · Thurston · ~57 km · Must-see
- Cottonwood Island · river spot · Cowlitz · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Thurston · ~58 km · Must-see
- Deep Lake · lake · Thurston · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Church · church · Wahkiakum · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Fifteen · lake · Thurston · ~59 km · Must-see
- Pitman Lake · lake · Thurston · ~59 km · Must-see
- Scott Lake · lake · Thurston · ~60 km · Must-see
- Offut Lake · lake · Thurston · ~60 km · Must-see
- Gehrke Lake · lake · Thurston · ~61 km · Must-see
- Lake Lawrence · lake · Thurston · ~61 km · Must-see
- Riffe Lake · lake · Lewis · ~61 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake · lake · Thurston · ~64 km · Must-see
- Goodwin Lake · lake · Thurston · ~64 km · Must-see
- Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint · sanctuary · Clatsop · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Lucinda · lake · Thurston · ~66 km · Must-see
- Elbow Lake · lake · Thurston · ~66 km · Must-see
- Olympic Flight Museum · museum · Thurston · ~67 km · Must-see
- Fiander Lake · lake · Thurston · ~68 km · Must-see
- Sunwood Lake · lake · Thurston · ~68 km · Must-see
- Parsnip Swamp · sanctuary · Thurston · ~68 km · Must-see
- Bass Lake · lake · Thurston · ~69 km · Must-see
- Munn Lake · lake · Thurston · ~69 km · Must-see
- McKenzie Lake · lake · Thurston · ~69 km · Must-see
- Capitol State Forest · sanctuary · Grays Harbor · ~70 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Thurston · ~70 km · Must-see
- Trosper Lake · lake · Thurston · ~70 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Park · park · Thurston · ~70 km · Must-see
- Castle Peak · viewpoint · Cowlitz · ~70 km · Must-see
- Hewitt Lake · lake · Thurston · ~71 km · Must-see
- Barnes Lake · lake · Thurston · ~71 km · Must-see
- Larch Mountain · viewpoint · Thurston · ~72 km · Must-see
- Castle Lake · lake · Cowlitz · ~72 km · Must-see
- Pattison Lake · lake · Thurston · ~72 km · Must-see
- Smith Lake · lake · Thurston · ~72 km · Must-see
- Coldwater Lake · lake · Skamania · ~72 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 5 | 63 | Silver Lake (31 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 30 | Ellis Cove (81 km) |
| Parks | 7 | 22 | Lewis and Clark State Park (13 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 22 | Scatter Creek Wildlife Area (48 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 4 | 18 | Boistfort Peak (26 km) |
| Churches | 4 | 8 | Saint Francis Xavier Mission (12 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 4 | Gospodor Monument Park (7 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 1 | 4 | Wolfenbarger Site (21 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 4 | Mount Saint Helens Creation Center (30 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 3 | Cottonwood Island (58 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 0 | 1 | Great Vow Zen Monastery (51 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 1 | Cedar Mill Waterfall (84 km) |
Winlock: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Winlock?
Gospodor Monument Park (monument, about 7 km), Saint Francis Xavier Mission (church, about 12 km), Grace United Methodist Church (church, about 12 km), Lewis and Clark State Park (park, about 13 km), Stan Hedwall Park (park, about 21 km), Wolfenbarger Site (heritage site, about 21 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Winlock?
25 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 1 sanctuary, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches.
Which is the nearest lake to Winlock?
Silver Lake, about 31 km by road; Mayfield Lake (40 km) is next.
Which is the nearest beach to Winlock?
Ellis Cove, about 81 km by road; Shell Point (81 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Winlock?
Lewis and Clark State Park, about 13 km by road; Stan Hedwall Park (21 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Winlock?
Start in Winlock, visit Grace United Methodist Church, then Saint Francis Xavier Mission, then Lewis and Clark State Park, then Stan Hedwall Park, then Wolfenbarger Site, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Winlock?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.
Towns near Winlock
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- Places near West Longview · 45 km
- Places near Kelso · 48 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Winlock’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Winlock on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.