Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds are on the west side of Clear Lake in Lake County, 3½ miles northeast of Kelseyville. Visitors to Clear Lake State Park enjoy hiking, swimming, waterskiing, boating, and fishing. The State Park has 4 campgrounds - Cole Creek, Kelsey Creek, Lower Bayview, and Upper Bayview. Kelsey Creek Campground is open year-round and is the only campground with lakeside sites. Some Lower Bay View Campsites have nice views of the lake.
In all, Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds offer 136 campsites and 2 Group Campsites. Of the standard campsites, two are tent-only sites. The Lower Bayview and Upper Bayview campgrounds are a little farther back up a hill from the lake than Kelsey Creek. The contrast between Kelsey Creek Campground and Upper Bay View Campground is stark. While Kelsey Creek campsites are in lush forest, Upper Bay View is much more arid. Cole Creek Campground is inland along the creek. Its campsites are spread across open ground beneath a canopy of trees. Two Hike & Bike campsites are also available.
| Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds Basics | |
|---|---|
| Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds Location: | On Soda Bay Road, 3½ miles northeast of Kelseyville |
| Elevation: | 1,340 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: |
San Francisco - 109 miles, 2:25
Sacramento - 102 miles, 1:49 |
| Camping season: | Cole Creek - open mid-May through mid-September Kelsey Creek - open year-round Lower and Upper Bay View - open late May through mid-September |
| Number of Sites: | 136 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle + 1 legally towed vehicle |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | California State Parks |
| Clear Lake State Park Headquarters: | (707) 279-2267 |
| Reservations at Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds | |
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| Reservations Available: | Reservations are available for camping dates whenever campgrounds are open, except for Kelsey Creek which is first come, first served from October through March. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #6, 21, 38ADA, 50, 65, 86, 89 |
| Fees: | Standard sites $30 Hike & Bike $5 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Clear Lake State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food storage locker, fire ring |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, fish cleaning stations |
| Showers: | Yes (except Lower Bayview) |
| Dump Station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Clear Lake SP Campground Map |
| Attractions near Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds: | Enjoy a broad Swim beach. Use the boat launch and marina. Hike the 2½-mile Dorn Trail (a guided interpretative trail). The Kelsey Creek Trail is an accessible trail which highlights the waterfowl that inhabit Kelsey Slough. Tour the Visitor Center.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Kelsey Creek Campground
Clear Lake State Park has 2 group, tent-only campsites, each of which can accommodate up to 40 people and 8 vehicles. The campsites have shade ramadas, tables, fire rings, nearby restrooms with flushable toilets, and showers.
Fees: $75 per night
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Clear Lake State Park Group Campsite Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Lower Bay View Campground
Clear Lake has miles of shoreline with a wide range of attractions and a plethora of recreation opportunities. Campers at one of the Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds have many of the lake's attractions nearby.
Check California State Parks - Clear Lake State Park for any campground updates.
Clear Lake State Park Beach
