Viewpoints & Lookouts in the United States map & data
There are 22,440 viewpoints and lookouts mapped in the United States, spread over 56 states. The most are in California (2,553), New York (2,300) and Washington (1,553). 33% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Benches Viewpoint, Loveland Pass and Windy Point.
Viewpoints & Lookouts by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,553 | 11% |
| New York | 2,300 | 10% |
| Washington | 1,553 | 6.9% |
| Utah | 903 | 4.0% |
| Oregon | 884 | 3.9% |
| Massachusetts | 803 | 3.6% |
| Colorado | 801 | 3.6% |
| Michigan | 767 | 3.4% |
| Pennsylvania | 694 | 3.1% |
| Connecticut | 688 | 3.1% |
| North Carolina | 619 | 2.8% |
| Virginia | 581 | 2.6% |
| Arizona | 570 | 2.5% |
| Minnesota | 537 | 2.4% |
| Ohio | 531 | 2.4% |
| New Jersey | 517 | 2.3% |
| Illinois | 511 | 2.3% |
| New Hampshire | 441 | 2.0% |
| Maine | 434 | 1.9% |
| Alaska | 395 | 1.8% |
| Wisconsin | 387 | 1.7% |
| Florida | 345 | 1.5% |
| Vermont | 322 | 1.4% |
| Texas | 318 | 1.4% |
| Tennessee | 306 | 1.4% |
| Missouri | 291 | 1.3% |
| Hawaii | 283 | 1.3% |
| Georgia | 281 | 1.3% |
| New Mexico | 271 | 1.2% |
| Wyoming | 243 | 1.1% |
| Maryland | 207 | 0.9% |
| Kentucky | 201 | 0.9% |
| Arkansas | 186 | 0.8% |
| Montana | 182 | 0.8% |
| Nevada | 172 | 0.8% |
| Indiana | 156 | 0.7% |
| West Virginia | 145 | 0.6% |
| Idaho | 137 | 0.6% |
| Iowa | 121 | 0.5% |
| South Dakota | 117 | 0.5% |
| South Carolina | 110 | 0.5% |
| Alabama | 108 | 0.5% |
| Nebraska | 85 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | 81 | 0.4% |
| Oklahoma | 61 | 0.3% |
| Kansas | 39 | 0.2% |
| Rhode Island | 38 | 0.2% |
| North Dakota | 37 | 0.2% |
| Mississippi | 25 | 0.1% |
| Louisiana | 25 | 0.1% |
| Delaware | 21 | 0.1% |
| District of Columbia | 17 | 0.1% |
| United States Virgin Islands | 15 | 0.1% |
| Guam | 11 | 0.0% |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | 5 | 0.0% |
| American Samoa | 1 | 0.0% |
Notable viewpoints and lookouts in the United States
- Benches ViewpointCalifornia · 7216 m · viewpoint
- Loveland PassColorado · 3655 m · viewpoint
- Windy PointNew Mexico · 2875 m · viewpoint
- The WatchmanOregon · 2442 m · viewpoint
- Sunset PointUtah · 2414 m · viewpoint
- Tikaboo PeakNevada · 2412 m · viewpoint
- Inspiration PointWyoming · 2374 m · viewpoint
- Yaki PointArizona · 2213 m · viewpoint
- Berkeley Pit Viewing StandMontana · 1710 m · viewpoint
- Mount Marshall OverlookVirginia · 868 m · viewpoint
- Mount MargaretWashington · 1664 m · viewpoint
- Bill & Flora's PointCalifornia · 6985 m · viewpoint
- U S HillNew Mexico · 2609 m · viewpoint
- Mount WireUtah · 2167 m · viewpoint
- Artist PointWyoming · 2343 m · viewpoint
- Mather PointArizona · 2170 m · viewpoint
- Range View OverlookVirginia · 856 m · viewpoint
- Nisqually VistaWashington · 1593 m · viewpoint
- Tioga Lake OverlookCalifornia · 2911 m · viewpoint
- Mount Van CottUtah · 1921 m · viewpoint
- Mohave PointArizona · 2130 m · viewpoint
- Gimlet Ridge OverlookVirginia · 815 m · viewpoint
- Indian Mountain Lookout TowerWashington · 1528 m · viewpoint
- Lembert DomeCalifornia · 2871 m · viewpoint
- Meridian PeakUtah · 1815 m · viewpoint
- Bright Angel TrailheadArizona · 2088 m · viewpoint
- Dante's ViewCalifornia · 1699 m · viewpoint
- Elephant HillUtah · 1687 m · viewpoint
- Hopi PointArizona · 1951 m · viewpoint
- Sentinel DomeCalifornia · 2475 m · viewpoint
- Powell PointArizona · 1827 m · viewpoint
- Roosevelt PointCalifornia · 2215 m · viewpoint
- Glacier PointCalifornia · 2198 m · viewpoint
- Moro RockCalifornia · 2050 m · viewpoint
- Union PointCalifornia · 1930 m · viewpoint
- Aguereberry PointCalifornia · 1921 m · viewpoint
- Big HillCalifornia · 1873 m · viewpoint
- Glen S. Wyatt Memorial ViewpointCalifornia · 4939 m · viewpoint
- Sierra PointCalifornia · 1484 m · viewpoint
- Admiration PointCalifornia · 1412 m · viewpoint
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Every viewpoint in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Scenic viewpoints and lookouts.
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How many viewpoints and lookouts are there in the United States?
This layer holds 22,440 viewpoints and lookouts in the United States, the most of them in California. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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