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.

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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