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Where to see Black Bear in California

We found 17 places featuring Black Bear in California. Plan your next visit below.

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Black Bear

Common · Mammals

Map of Black Bear sightings in California

Explore clustered snap locations for this species in California.

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Alder Creek Grove place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Alder Creek Grove

California and Conservation

You might spot Sequoia, California Newt, and Pacific Dogwood.

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Atwell Mill Grove place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Atwell Mill Grove

Ancient Trees and Campground

You might spot Sequoia, Mountain Misery, and Black Bear.

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Generals' Highway Stone Bridges place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Generals' Highway Stone Bridges

Giant Sequoias and Historic District

You might spot Sequoia, Whiskerbrush, and Black Bear.

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Giant Forest Lodge Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Giant Forest Lodge Historic District

Conservation and Educational

You might spot Sequoia, Mule Deer, and Black Bear.

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Giant Forest Village-Camp Kaweah Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Giant Forest Village-Camp Kaweah Historic District

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Sequoia, Mule Deer, and Black Bear.

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King Range place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

King Range

Backpacking and Coastal Scenery

You might spot Northern Elephant Seal, Gumboot Chiton, and Ochre Sea Star.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Historic District place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway Historic District

Camping and Geothermal

You might spot Purple Mountain-Heath, Mountain Hemlock, and Satin Lupine.

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Mineral King place preview
Park30 sightings12 species

California, US

Mineral King

Alpine Scenery and Backpacking

You might spot Sequoia, Mule Deer, and Yellow-Bellied Marmot.

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Shorty Lovelace Historic District place preview
Park29 sightings12 species

California, US

Shorty Lovelace Historic District

Alpine Landscape and Architectural Ruins

You might spot Black Bear, Western Fence Lizard, and Woodland Pinedrops.

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Big Bear Alpine Zoo place preview
Zoo12 sightings9 species

California, US

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Alpine Animals and Conservation

You might spot Red Fox, Gray Wolf, and Duck.

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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park place preview
Park30 sightings8 species

California, US

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Gold Rush History, Hydraulic Mining, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Camping, Historic Town, Environmental History, California State Park, Nature Exploration

You might spot Cardinal Catchfly and Broad-Leaved Stonecrop.

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Nojoqui Falls County Park place preview
Park45 sightings8 species

California, US

Nojoqui Falls County Park

Hiking, Waterfall, Family Friendly, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Nature Walk, Dog Friendly.

You might spot Purple Martin, Acorn Woodpecker, and Dark-Eyed Junco.

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Oakland Zoo place preview
Zoo16 sightings5 species

California, US

Oakland Zoo

Accessible and African Animals

You might spot African Lion, Gray Wolf, and Tiger.

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Orange County Zoo place preview
Zoo4 sightings3 species

California, US

Orange County Zoo

Accessible and Affordable

You might spot Ocelot, Cougar, and Coyote.

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Robert Louis Stevenson State Park place preview
Park8 sightings3 species

California, US

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

Challenging Trails and Hiking

You might spot Warrior's Plume, Diogenes' Lantern, and Checker Lily.

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Shady Rest Park place preview
Park21 sightings2 species

California, US

Shady Rest Park

Hiking, Biking, Disc Golf, Family Friendly, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports, Picnic Area, Skate Park, Paved Trails, Dog Friendly

You might spot Jeffrey Pine and Pandora Pinemoth.

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Gaviota State Park place preview
Park0 sightings0 species

California, US

Gaviota State Park

Hiking, Camping, Beach, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views, Family Friendly, Coastal Access, Historical Site, Birdwatching, Surfing

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Canyon Sunflower.

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