The UC Natural Reserve System protects over 135,000 acres of land in California for research and educational purposes. Most (not all) reserves have restricted access, meaning you either need to go with an organized group or apply for entrance. Each and every one of them is a very special place and well worth a visit for some outdoor fun.

UC Davis Reserves

Name
External URL
Bodega Marine Reserve
http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/bodega.html
Eagle Lake Field Station
http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/eagle.html
Jepson Prairie Reserve
http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/jepson.html
McLaughlin Natural Reserve
http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/mclaughlin.html
Quail Ridge Reserve
http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/quail.html
Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve
http://nrs.ucdavis.edu/stebbins.html

Other notable reserves