Nature and Wildlife Viewing
If you're looking for some prime nature and wildlife viewing opportunities, look no further then UpState California! The Shasta Cascade area is surrounded by the great outdoors (home to over 10 national and state wildlife areas, forests, and refuges) so you'll find no better place to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and enjoy nature.
Explore the Nature and Wildlife of UpState CA
All Nature and Wildlife Viewing in UpState CA

Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge Dr
Redding, CA 96001
530-243-8850
Spanning the Sacramento River in Redding, and connected by the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay designed by Santiago Calatrava, Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre campus containing educational and entertaining activities that interpret the relationship between humans and nature. The Park tells the stories of the region and its people through a museum and art gallery, wildlife exhibits, forest camp, a year-round aviary, amphitheater, and an arboretum & gardens. For seasonal programs, hours, and…
Redding, CA 96001
530-243-8850

Coleman National Fish Hatchery
24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
530-365-8622
• Located on Battle Creek, historically salmon and steelhead have migrated in from the Sacramento River to spawn
• Spawning operations allow you to view large numbers of fall Chinook salmon during spawning season
• Return of the Salmon Festival Celebration is the third Saturday in October
Anderson, CA 96007
530-365-8622

Oroville State Wildlife Area
945 Oro Dam Blvd W
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-2236
Fish and wildlife are abundant on the 11,000-acre wildlife area. Bird watching, camping, fishing and hunting opportunities are available. Egrets, beaver, and river otter are among the many animals you might see.
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-2236

Clover Creek Preserve
Shasta View Drive
Redding, CA 96002
Clover Creek Preserve is tucked in behind a neighborhood in east Redding, and offers paved, flat trails great for walking or cycling. Enjoy the 2 mile loop with your dog, your favorite people, or just the beautiful view of Redding's rolling hills, oaks, and expansive sky. Distance: 2.0 milesDifficulty: Easy
Redding, CA 96002

Darrah Springs Trout Hatchery
29661 Wildcat Road
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
530-474-3141
Springtime is the best time to visit Darrah Springs and the busiest time for stocking fish. Beginning in mid-April, Monday through Friday, trout are stocked into several waters of Northern California. This stocking of fish will continue until mid-October. Open 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Directions: Near the town of Manton, on Highway 36; 10 miles east of Red Bluff to Dales Station, follow hatchery signs north on County Road A6 for 8 miles. Cross…
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
530-474-3141

Dutch Flat Wildlife Area
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Dutch Flat Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1994. It is 160 acres of riparian and stream habitat. Other vegetation types include grasslands and plant communities dominated by Jeffrey and ponderosa pines, juniper, and sagebrush.For more information, call the Northern Region Redding office at (530) 225-2300.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
3207 Rutherford Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-7505
9,100-acre wildlife refuge, one of the most intensively managed waterfowl marshlands in the United States. Excellent opportunities for hunting, fishing, photographing, and nature viewing. Educational programs, exhibits, self-guided nature trail and seasonal guided tours.
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-7505

Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge
4009 Hill Road
Tulelake, CA 96134
530-667-2231
Internationally known for the abundance and diversity of wildlife. The refuge hosts the largest winter population of bald eagles in the continental U.S. The varied wildlife and habitats are a photographer’s delight.
Tulelake, CA 96134
530-667-2231

Lassen National Forest
2550 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
530-257-2151
The Lassen National Forest, at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads, covers a wild, mountainous area of volcanic origin. It is an area of great variety offering a wide array of recreational opportunities and adventures. Some of the most outstanding attractions include:• Eagle Lake – the second largest natural lake in California, offering fishing, boating, water-skiing, sailing, hiking trails and camping.• Hat Creek Area – in the shadows…
Susanville, CA 96130
530-257-2151

Mary Lake Park
1696 Lakeside Drive
Redding, CA 96001
Mary Lake Park, on the west side of Redding, is 29 developed acres with tree-lined walking trails winding their way around a man-made lake. Enjoy this walk with your dog and bring your binoculars for wildlife viewing. Distance: 0.7 mile loop. Difficulty: Easy
Redding, CA 96001