Tehama district, California, United States

Places to visit near Gerber

Gerber is a town in Tehama district, California, United States, home to about 1,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 waterfalls and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Red Bluff Recreation Area (15 km), Abbey of New Clairvaux (19 km) and Corning Community Park (19 km).

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Gerber, California
Gerber, Tehama district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gerber at a glance

Location
Tehama district, California, United States
Population
about 1,060
Coordinates
40.0563° N, 122.1503° W
Places within 50 km
23 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Gerber

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerber

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerber. The closest is Table Hollow (31 km); the best-known is Orland Buttes (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gerber

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gerber. The closest is Red Bluff Diversion Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Gerber

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Gerber. The closest is Deadhorse Falls (58 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gerber

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gerber. The closest is William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Gerber

14 churches within 100 km of Gerber. The closest is Red Bluff Recreation Area (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gerber

14 parks within 100 km of Gerber. The closest is Corning Community Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gerber

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerber
  2. 15 km Red Bluff Diversion Dam · dam, Tehama
  3. 1 km Red Bluff Recreation Area · church, Tehama
  4. 6 km William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park · nature spot, Tehama
  5. 38 km Corning Community Park · park, Tehama
  6. 14 km Abbey of New Clairvaux · church, Tehama
  7. 19 km Back to Gerber

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gerber by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints375Table Hollow (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs467Red Bluff Diversion Dam (15 km)
    Waterfalls026Deadhorse Falls (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens319William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park (21 km)
    Churches414Red Bluff Recreation Area (15 km)
    Parks214Corning Community Park (19 km)
    Other attractions113Tuscan Springs (26 km)
    Forts & heritage29Reading Adobe Site (47 km)
    Museums27Military Museum of Butte County (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Emery and Mitchell Island (41 km)
    Caves13Cave Spring (41 km)

    Gerber: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gerber?

    Red Bluff Recreation Area (church, about 15 km), Abbey of New Clairvaux (church, about 19 km), Corning Community Park (park, about 19 km), William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Red Bluff Diversion Dam (dam, about 15 km), Orland Buttes (viewpoint, about 44 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gerber?

    23 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gerber?

    Table Hollow, about 31 km by road; Orland Buttes (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gerber?

    Red Bluff Diversion Dam, about 15 km by road; Finley Lake (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gerber?

    Deadhorse Falls, about 58 km by road; Lower Deer Creek Falls (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gerber?

    Start in Gerber, visit Red Bluff Diversion Dam, then Red Bluff Recreation Area, then William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, then Corning Community Park, then Abbey of New Clairvaux, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gerber?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Gerber

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gerber’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gerber on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.