Kern district, California, United States

Places to visit near Weedpatch

Weedpatch is a town in Kern district, California, United States, home to about 2,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kern Lake (21 km), Beale Park (21 km) and Mill Creek (22 km).

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Weedpatch, California
Weedpatch, Kern district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Weedpatch at a glance

Location
Kern district, California, United States
Population
about 2,658
Coordinates
35.2380° N, 118.9151° W
Places within 50 km
104 (18 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; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Weedpatch

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weedpatch

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weedpatch. The closest is Rock Pile (18 km); the best-known is Bear Mountain (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Weedpatch

65 parks within 100 km of Weedpatch. The closest is Lamont Park (3 km); the best-known is Beale Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Weedpatch

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Weedpatch. The closest is Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam (15 km); the best-known is Kern Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Weedpatch

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Weedpatch. The closest is J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weedpatch

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weedpatch. The closest is Kern County (9 km); the best-known is Jefferson Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Weedpatch

7 museums within 100 km of Weedpatch. The closest is Kern County Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Weedpatch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weedpatch
  2. 21 km Kern Lake · lake, Kern
  3. 30 km Beale Park · park
  4. 3 km Bakersfield Museum of Art · church
  5. 1 km Mill Creek · park
  6. 3 km Jefferson Park · nature spot
  7. 22 km Back to Weedpatch

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weedpatch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2586Rock Pile (18 km)
    Parks4665Lamont Park (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1424Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam (15 km)
    Forts & heritage420J and J Crop Dusters Incorporated Airport (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens416Kern County (9 km)
    Other attractions410Keene (40 km)
    Museums47Kern County Museum (25 km)
    Churches26First Baptist Church (22 km)
    Waterfalls12Twin Falls Picnic Area (47 km)
    Caves01Greenhorn Cave (59 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tehachapi Afterbay (62 km)

    Weedpatch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weedpatch?

    Kern Lake (lake, about 21 km), Beale Park (park, about 21 km), Mill Creek (park, about 22 km), Bakersfield Museum of Art (church, about 22 km), Jefferson Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Jastro Park (park, about 23 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weedpatch?

    Rock Pile, about 18 km by road; Comanche Point (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Weedpatch?

    Lamont Park, about 3 km by road; Kovacevich Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Weedpatch?

    Irrigation Reservoir 2011-002 Dam, about 15 km by road; Kern Lake (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weedpatch?

    Start in Weedpatch, visit Kern Lake, then Beale Park, then Bakersfield Museum of Art, then Mill Creek, then Jefferson Park, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weedpatch?

    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; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Weedpatch

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