State park

Clear Lake State Park

Clear Lake State Park is a state park in Lake County, California, 3.5 miles from Kelseyville. 65 campsites. Day use costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Visitor Center is now open from 10am-2pm on Saturdays only.

Clear Lake State Park
Photo: Kglavin, CC BY 2.5

Clear Lake State Park map

Clear Lake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Clear Lake State Park has 65 developed campsites in 6 campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Clear Lake State Park costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Visitor Center is now open from 10am-2pm on Saturdays only.
No, day use at Clear Lake State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Clear Lake State Park is 3.5 miles from Kelseyville. It is 40 miles from Calistoga.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Clear Lake State Park.

Before you go

Clear Lake State Park is 3.5 miles from Kelseyville. It is 40 miles from Calistoga.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Clear Lake State Park

Clear Lake State Park has 65 developed campsites in 6 campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Dorn Nature Trail (2.5 mi round trip, easy to moderate) Guided interpretive route through evergreen forest from Upper Bayview Campground
  • Kelsey Creek Trail (easy) Accessible trail highlighting waterfowl in Kelsey Slough

What to see

  • Feature Clear Lake shoreline Campgrounds on Cole Creek, Kelsey Creek, and Bayview units along the lake
  • Feature Kelsey Slough Wetland along the accessible Kelsey Creek Trail