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CLEAR LAKE SP, CA

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of California's second largest freshwater lake. The area is popular for all kinds of water recreation, including swimming, fishing, boating and water-skiing. Anglers can catch large mouth bass, crappie, bluegill and channel catfish. The park is the nesting place for waterfowl. Hikers enjoy the Indian Nature Trail, a self-guided trail that shows how the Pomo people lived in the area for centuries, utilized the area's resources. The trail passes through the site of what was once a Pomo village. The park visitor center features displays about the area's natural and cultural history.
Park Kiosk Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-12am
  • Lo Season: 8am-4pm

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Iron Ranger
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Visitors Center
Alerts and Important Information
Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP).

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

  • Group sites on reservation year round.
  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants

  • Cole Creek: Reservations available 05/15 - 09/11. Closed when not on reservations.
  • Kelsey Creek: Reservations available 04/01 - 09/30. 1st1st when not on reservations.
  • Lower and Upper Bay View: Reservations available 05/22 - 09/04. Closed when not on reservations

    • Getting There:

    The entrance to the park is 3.5 miles northeast of Kelseyville on Soda Bay Road, north of Calistoga in the wine country.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    CLEAR LAKE SP
    5300 SODA BAY RD
    KELSEYVILLE CA 95451

    Phone Number:

    Project Office:(707)-279-4293
    Main Office: (707) 279-2267