Notable viewpoint · Jefferson, Alabama
Turtle Rock
Turtle Rock is a viewpoint in Jefferson, Alabama.
Turtle Rock: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Turtle Rock
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Turtle Rock — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.38819, -86.83809. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Turtle Rock
- Shades Mountain Park · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~2 km · Must-see
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~5 km · Must-see
- Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham · temple · Shelby · ~9 km · Must-see
- Red Mountain Park · park · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Briarwood Presbyterian Church · church · Jefferson · ~10 km · Must-see
- Edgewood Lake · lake · Jefferson · ~10 km · Must-see
- West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church · church · Jefferson · ~12 km · Must-see
- Oak Mountain State Park · park · Shelby · ~14 km · Must-see
- Canaan Baptist Church Number 2 · church · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Vulcan · museum · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- St. Andrews Episcopal Church · church · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Birmingham Zoo · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Lane Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~16 km · Must-see
- Temple Emanu-El · church · Jefferson · ~16 km · Must-see
- Temple Beth-el · temple · Jefferson · ~16 km · Must-see
- First Ebenezer Baptist Church · church · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
- Railroad Park · park · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Turtle Rock
- Shades Mountain Park · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~2 km · Must-see
- Cheaha Mountain · viewpoint · Cleburne · ~120 km · Must-see
- Little Wills Valley · viewpoint · Etowah · ~125 km · Must-see
- Colvin Mountain · viewpoint · Calhoun · ~138 km · Must-see
- Taskigi Mound · viewpoint · Elmore · ~140 km · Must-see
- Georgia Mountain · viewpoint · Marshall · ~147 km · Must-see
- Window Rock · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~0 km
- Rock House · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~1 km
- Hole in the Rock · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~1 km
- Natural Bridge · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~1 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Turtle Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Turtle Rock?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Turtle Rock?
Nearby: Shades Mountain Park (viewpoint, 2 km), Aldridge Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 5 km), Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Birmingham (temple, 9 km), Red Mountain Park (park, 9 km), Briarwood Presbyterian Church (church, 10 km), Edgewood Lake (lake, 10 km).
Is Turtle Rock worth visiting?
Turtle Rock is listed as a notable viewpoint in Alabama on Spotwander.