Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve
8653 Station Road, Buttonwillow, California, United States
About the Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve
Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve, located at 8653 Station Road, Buttonwillow, California, is a park and tourist attraction that aims to protect a small herd of Tule elk, an endemic California subspecies that was once hunted nearly to extinction. Dogs are allowed in the visitor center area on a leash, but not on the reserve during Auto Safari tours. The reserve does not offer online reservations. The reserve was established to preserve the Tule elk population, which faced a significant decline due to European settlers and hunters in the 1700s. Cattle rancher Henry Miller played a key role in protecting the remaining elk by providing open range and reporting any disturbances to the animals. The reserve offers a glimpse into the behavior of Tule elk, especially during the summer mating season. Visitors can learn about the history of the elk population and the conservation efforts in place to protect them. The reserve also honors the legacy of Henry Miller, a prominent figure in California's cattle industry.
Photos of Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve
8653 Station Rd, Buttonwillow, CA 93206, United States
Opening hours of Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve
Monday:
08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday:
08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday:
08:00 - 16:30
Thursday:
08:00 - 16:30
Friday:
08:00 - 16:30
Saturday:
08:00 - 16:30
Sunday:
08:00 - 16:30
Reviews of Tule Elk Reserve State Natural Reserve
"We very much enjoyed the Auto Safari through the preserve. The weather was beautiful, the fields were green, we saw all eleven elk and the Park Rangers were knowledgeable and fun."
"I'm a lone traveler. This place is geared towards families and schools. It's educational-- there's placards discussing the Tule Elk and other native creatures What I was searching for was a hiking trail or somewhere to tramp through bush but it looked like the preserve was cut off to the public. I tried going to their other entrance on the other side of the preserve-- it's off the freeway. That looked exactly like what I wanted. However, that gate was closed and it said to go to the main entrance."
"Can't really see the elk when I visited, but it's a really nice quiet picnic area. It's actually smaller than I expected, consisting of a few pavilions and houses. Zero people in the morning. Such a great place to get in touch with mother nature. Note that parking is not free inside, but it's fine if you park just outside the entrance."
"Unique spot. Only gave it a 4 star because you can only see Elk at a distance or maybe we were just not that lucky. But overall it was only $8 for the safari tour and it was pretty cool. Came here while driving to the fields of lights in Paso Robles."
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