Where to see Mule Deer in California

Alder Creek Grove

California and Conservation

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

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Accessible Trails and Botanical

You might spot Redwood Sorrel, Redwood, and Button's Banana Slug.

Atchison Village

Architectural Landmark and Cooperative Community

You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Western Gull.

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

Accessible and Camping

You might spot Redwood, Pacific Trillium, and Evergreen Huckleberry.

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

Coloma

You might spot White Globe Lily, Rose Campion, and Pipevine Swallowtail.

Hakone Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Exchange

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Poison Oak.

Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

Biological Preserve and California Flora

You might spot Warrior's Plume, Western Leatherwood, and White Globe Lily.

Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

Boating and Camping

You might spot Toyon, Mule Deer, and White Globe Lily.

Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Bird Watching and Equestrian Trails

You might spot Checkerbloom and Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

Sonoma Plaza

California History and Cultural Events

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Poppy.

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.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Alpine Animals and Conservation

You might spot Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, and Snow Leopard.

Orange County Zoo

Accessible and Affordable

You might spot Black Bear, Cougar, and Bald Eagle.

Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz

Arboretum and Bird Watching

You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Atwell Mill Grove

Ancient Trees and Campground

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

Bagby Stationhouse, Water Tanks and Turntable

California History and Historic Site

You might spot Western Redbud and Harlequin Lupine.

Berkeley Rose Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Monarch, and Turkey.

Black Mountain Grove

California and Giant Sequoia National Monument

You might spot Sequoia, California Incense-Cedar, and White Fir.

Campo de Cahuenga

California History and Educational

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Bee.

Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

California State Park. and Chumash Culture

You might spot Canyon Sunflower, Cardinal Catchfly, and White Globe Lily.

Columbia State Historic Park

California State Park and Family Friendly

You might spot California Scrub-Jay and Acorn Woodpecker.

Crossroads of the World

Architecture and Cultural Monument

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel and Red-Tailed Hawk.

Crystal Lake Recreation Area

Angeles National Forest and Camping

You might spot Chaparral Yucca and Grinnell's Beardtongue.

Generals' Highway Stone Bridges

Giant Sequoias and Historic District

You might spot Sequoia, Whiskerbrush, and Black Bear.

Giant Forest Lodge Historic District

Conservation and Educational

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

Giant Forest Village-Camp Kaweah Historic District

Accessible and Conservation

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

Headwaters Forest Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Pacific Trillium.

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Botanic Preserve and East Bay

You might spot Evergreen Huckleberry and Golden Chinquapin.

Humboldt Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog, Great Egret, and Pacific Banana Slug.

King Range

Backpacking and Coastal Scenery

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

Leaning Pine Arboretum

Botanical Garden and Cal Poly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Vulture, and Mule Deer.

Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Bay Area and Educational

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Hound's Tongue.

Lotusland

Botanical Garden and Cycads

You might spot Brown Pelican, Western Fence Lizard, and Duck.

Luther Burbank Home and Gardens

Botanical Landmark and California History

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Bee.

Manzanita Lake Naturalist's Services Historic District

Educational and Family Friendly

You might spot Snowplant and Douglas's Squirrel.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

California History and Family Friendly

You might spot White Globe Lily, California Buckeye, and Rose Campion.

McIntyre Grove

California and Forest Regeneration

You might spot Sequoia, Mountain Misery, and Mule Deer.

Mineral King

Alpine Scenery and Backpacking

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

Mission Santa Cruz

Accessible and California Missions

You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Ochre Sea Star.

Old Borges Ranch

Educational and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Acorn Woodpecker.

Point Reyes National Seashore

"tule Elk" and "wildlife Viewing"

You might spot Elk, Northern Elephant Seal, and Button's Banana Slug.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Botanical Garden and Conservation

You might spot African Elephant, Giraffes, and Southern White Rhinoceros.

Stanford University Arboretum

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail, Canada Goose, and Duck.

University of California Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

Kolb Park

Dog Friendly and Family Friendly

You might spot Duck, Great Egret, and Hooded Merganser.