Clear Lake Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations available. Kelsey Creek campground operates year-round; other campgrounds may have seasonal availability. Visitor center open Saturdays only, 10am-2pm.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
About
Clear Lake State Park sits on the shores of California's largest natural freshwater lake, offering 149 developed campsites spread across four distinct campgrounds plus two group sites and eight rental cabins. Kelsey Creek campground operates year-round with 65 sites and is the only campground featuring lakeside locations between Clear Lake and Kelsey Slough. Cole Creek winds along a shaded creek with 26 sites plus hike-and-bike sites. Lower Bayview's 22 sites provide spectacular lake views near the swim beach, while Upper Bayview's 33 hilltop sites offer access to the Dorn Nature Trail. The park is renowned as one of the nation's premier bass fishing destinations, with professional organizations designating Clear Lake as the number one bass fishing lake. Anglers also catch crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and Sacramento perch. A boat launch serves day users and campers, with a locked marina available for registered campers. The swim beach operates sunrise to sunset with shade ramadas and nearby facilities. Hikers can explore the Indian Nature Trail, a self-guided path through a former Pomo village site demonstrating how indigenous people utilized the area's resources for centuries. The Dorn Trail offers 2.5 miles of interpretive hiking, while the accessible Kelsey Creek Trail highlights waterfowl habitat. The visitor center features natural and cultural history displays plus an aquarium with native fish species. All campsites accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet and include fire rings, picnic tables, and food storage boxes.
Directions
The entrance to the park is 3.5 miles northeast of Kelseyville on Soda Bay Road, north of Calistoga in the wine country.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 279-4293 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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