Places to visit near

Shafter

Shafter is a town in Kern district, California, United States of about 18,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 parks and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wasco, McFarland and Tule Elk State Natural Reserve.

35.5005° N, 119.2718° WPop. 18,336

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see56
Notable208
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shafter

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:05 pm

153 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Shafter
  2. Wascochurch · 30 min
  3. McFarlandnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Jefferson Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Jastro Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Tule Elk State Natural Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Shafter
Today’s loopShafterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shafter?

Wasco (church, about 15 km), Kirschenmann Park (park, about 1 km), Mannel Park (park, about 1 km), Shafter Depot Museum (museum, about 1 km), Rodriguez Park (park, about 1 km), McFarland (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shafter?

Brushy Hill, about 31 km by road; Mount Poso (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Shafter?

Kirschenmann Park, about 1 km by road; Mannel Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shafter?

Start in Shafter, visit Wasco, then McFarland, then Jefferson Park, then Jastro Park, then Tule Elk State Natural Reserve, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.