Tripp district, South Dakota, United States

Places to visit near Winner

Winner is a town in Tripp district, South Dakota, United States, home to about 2,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Dog Ear Lake State Production Area (28 km), Turtle Butte (44 km) and America Lake (69 km).

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Winner, South Dakota
Winner, Tripp district, South Dakota, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Winner at a glance

Location
Tripp district, South Dakota, United States
Population
about 2,825
Coordinates
43.3767° N, 99.8590° W
Places within 50 km
96 (2 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Winner

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Winner: 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 Winner

119 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Winner. The closest is McLaughlin Dam State Game Production Area (9 km); the best-known is Dog Ear Lake State Production Area (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Winner

39 churches within 100 km of Winner. The closest is Celebrate Winner (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Winner

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Winner. The closest is Miller Hill (15 km); the best-known is Bradleyon Butte (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Winner

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Winner. The closest is Tripp County Veteran's Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Winner

12 parks within 100 km of Winner. The closest is McDonald's Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Winner

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Winner. The closest is Holt Creek State Wildlife Management Area (60 km); the best-known is Niobrara National Scenic River (81 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Winner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Winner
  2. 18 km Dog Ear Buttes · viewpoint, Tripp
  3. 12 km Dog Ear Lake State Production Area · lake, Tripp
  4. 17 km Turtle Butte · viewpoint, Tripp
  5. 35 km Beaulieu Dam · dam, Tripp
  6. 25 km Bradleyon Butte · viewpoint, Tripp
  7. 18 km Back to Winner

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    Within 15 km of Winner

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Winner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs52119McLaughlin Dam State Game Production Area (9 km)
    Churches2839Celebrate Winner (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints825Miller Hill (15 km)
    Forts & heritage215Tripp County Veteran's Memorial (1 km)
    Parks312McDonald's Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens011Holt Creek State Wildlife Management Area (60 km)
    Museums15South Dakota Outhouse Museum (22 km)
    Other attractions24KWYR-AM (Winner) (5 km)
    Waterfalls02Smith Falls (82 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Bird Island (68 km)

    Winner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Winner?

    Dog Ear Lake State Production Area (lake, about 28 km), Beaulieu Dam (dam, about 10 km), Bradleyon Butte (viewpoint, about 18 km), Dog Ear Buttes (viewpoint, about 18 km), Turtle Butte (viewpoint, about 44 km), Celebrate Winner (church, about 1 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Winner?

    McLaughlin Dam State Game Production Area, about 9 km by road; Beaulieu Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Winner?

    Celebrate Winner, about 1 km by road; Catholic Church Immaculate Conception (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Winner?

    Miller Hill, about 15 km by road; Bradleyon Butte (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Winner?

    Start in Winner, visit Dog Ear Buttes, then Dog Ear Lake State Production Area, then Turtle Butte, then Beaulieu Dam, then Bradleyon Butte, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Winner?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Winner

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