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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Hiltop Hotel

Hiltop Hotel

2 out of 5
per person
Sep 11 - Sep 14
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Antonio (SAT) to Bakersfield (BFL)
7.4/10 Good! (111 reviews)
Staff was ok. Room was fine.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Bakersfield
per person
Sep 26 - Sep 28
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Antonio (SAT) to Bakersfield (BFL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Great hotel. Good restaurant. Very small gym

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

Comfort Suites Bakersfield

2.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 26 - Sep 28
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Antonio (SAT) to Bakersfield (BFL)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
The staff were awesome but The bed was too hard. Not the same as the last two comfort inn/suites we stayed at. Was having to change positions all night because I’m the bed was uncomfortable

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Popular places to visit

Buena Vista Golf Course

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

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

Kern County Raceway Park

Buttonwillow Recreation Park

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

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

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

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
Economy Inn Buttonwillow Bakersfield I-5

Economy Inn Buttonwillow Bakersfield I-5

2 out of 5
20688 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
Economy Inn Buttonwillow Bakersfield 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
Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central

Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central

2 out of 5
20645 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
Motel 6 Buttonwillow, CA Central
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA

Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA

2.5 out of 5
20638 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
Studio 6 Buttonwillow, CA
Hyatt Place Bakersfield

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

3 out of 5
310 Coffee Road, Bakersfield, CA
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Holland Inn and Suites

Holland Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
531 Warren Street, Taft, CA
Holland Inn and Suites
Best Western Plus Taft Inn

Best Western Plus Taft Inn

2.5 out of 5
203 S 6th Street, Taft, CA
Best Western Plus Taft Inn
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