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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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bakersfield

1.5 out of 5
per person
Oct 8 - Oct 12
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Oklahoma City (OKC) to Bakersfield (BFL)
6.4/10 (586 reviews)
I love how u need a key to get in and out of the building to get access to the rooms. Management makez sure that it is quiet. The king sized beds are very comfortable. Nice place to stay

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Hiltop Hotel

Hiltop Hotel

2 out of 5
per person
Oct 24 - Oct 27
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Bakersfield (BFL)
8.4/10 Very Good! (45 reviews)
Food Was Real Good, Bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

3 out of 5
per person
Oct 24 - Oct 27
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Bakersfield (BFL)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean hotel. Big restroom. I recommend it

Reviewed on Jul 20, 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 family-friendly 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
National 9 Inn

National 9 Inn

2.5 out of 5
20681 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA
National 9 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
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
Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield

Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield

Bakersfield
Relaxing Pool and Spa Beautiful NW Bakersfield
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
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