goldback fern
Where to see goldback fern in California
We found 6 places featuring goldback fern in California. Plan your next visit below.
Common · Plants
Map of goldback fern sightings in California
Explore clustered snap locations for this species in California.
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Park27 sightings12 species
California, US
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
You might spot Warrior's Plume and Purple Owl's-Clover.
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Park28 sightings12 species
California, US
Black Mountain Grove
You might spot Sequoia, California Incense-Cedar, and White Fir.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve
You might spot Warrior's Plume, Western Leatherwood, and White Globe Lily.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Putah Creek State Wildlife Area
You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail and Western Fence Lizard.
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Park18 sightings12 species
California, US
San Joaquin Experimental Range
You might spot Gray Pine, Caterpillar Scorpionweed, and Gambel Oak.
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Park23 sightings12 species
California, US
Yosemite Valley
You might spot California Ground Squirrel and Western Fence Lizard.
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Recent snaps of goldback fern in California
Jun 2, 2026
Yosemite Valleyi
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(c) Brian Finzel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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Mar 15, 2026
San Joaquin Experimental Rangei
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(c) Nina S. Zhao, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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