Tule Elk State Natural Reserve Tours

Protected from development, Tule Elk State Natural Reserve attracts an impressive range of birds and other fauna. Learn about how the local community has collaborated to preserve the natural environment here.

This nature reserve is among the best free attractions in Kern County. If you're eager to explore beyond Tule Elk State Natural Reserve, also swing by Kern County Raceway Park and Buena Vista Golf Course.

Plan a trip to see Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

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National 9 Inn

National 9 Inn

2.5 out of 5
per person
Jun 5 - Jun 8
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Bakersfield (BFL)
7.2/10 Good! (906 reviews)
Clean, nice staff, safe.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield

1.5 out of 5
per person
Jun 5 - Jun 8
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Bakersfield (BFL)
6.4/10 (577 reviews)
Cigarette smell. There’s also communication problem.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Bakersfield
per person
Jun 5 - Jun 8
found 2 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Bakersfield (BFL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean and shower was amazing. I wosh there was complimentary breakfast, given the price of the room. The food there is expensive. 2 appetizers cost us $58

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Popular places to visit

Buena Vista Golf Course

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Taft at Buena Vista Golf Course. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Buena Vista Golf Course

Kern County Raceway Park

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Catch an event at Kern County Raceway Park during your trip to Bakersfield. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Kern County Raceway Park

Buttonwillow Recreation Park

4/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Buttonwillow Recreation Park, a lovely green space in Buttonwillow. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Buttonwillow Recreation Park

Kern Country Sheriff's Office

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Kern Country Sheriff's Office is just one of the places to see in Buttonwillow, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Kern Country Sheriff's Office

Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is just one of the places to see in Buttonwillow, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

Taft College

4/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Taft College during your stay in Taft. Discover the desert landscape while you're in the area.

Taft College

Best Lodging Options Near Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

Best Western Heritage Inn
Best Western Heritage Inn
2.5 out of 5
253 Trask Street, Bakersfield, CA
Best Western Heritage Inn
Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central
Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central
2 out of 5
20645 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central
Economy Inn- Buttonwillow I-5
Economy Inn- Buttonwillow I-5
2 out of 5
20688 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
Economy Inn- Buttonwillow I-5
National 9 Inn
National 9 Inn
2.5 out of 5
20681 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
National 9 Inn
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
2 out of 5
20638 Tracy Ave, Suite A, Buttonwillow, CA
Vagabond Inn Buttonwillow North I-5
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA
2.5 out of 5
20638 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA
Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield
Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield
Bakersfield
Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
3 out of 5
310 Coffee Road, Bakersfield, CA
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
2400 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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