Clear Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 279-4293
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 586 acres, Clear Lake State Park lies in Lake County, about 6 miles east of Lakeport.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Sat | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Sunrise to Sunset Visitor Center is now open from 10am-2pm on Saturdays only
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $8 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $8.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Not allowed in or on: trails or day-use areas.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in parking lot, paved roadway, campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on trails or day-use areas. • No Pets NO DOGS OR GLASS BOTTLES ALLOWED ON THE SWIM BEACH.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Clear Lake State Park has four campgrounds: Cole Creek, Kelsey Creek, Lower Bayview, and Upper Bayview. Kelsey Creek campground is open year round. All of our sites can fit a maximum camper/trailer length of 35 feet. There are no electrical or water hookups.
- Cole Creek
Campground This campground winds along beautiful Cole Creek. Cole Creek campground offers 26 well shaded campsites and 2 Hike and Bike sites. Each site has a fire ring, a table, and a food storage box. Nearby restroom facilities offer pay showers and flushable toilets.
- Kelsey Creek
This is the only campground with lakeside sites. Located in between the waters of Clear Lake and Kelsey Slough, these 65 sites offer easy access to trails and fishing with partial shade. Each site has a fire ring, a table, and a food storage box. Nearby restroom facilities offer pay showers and flushable toilets.
Read more from the park
- Lower Bayview
A short way up the hill rests our Lower Bayview Campground. These 22 partially shaded sites offer spectacular views of beautiful Clear Lake and Dorn Cove and is just a short walk from the swim beach. Each site has a fire ring, a table, and a food storage box. Nearby restroom facilities offer pay showers and flushable toilets.
- Upper Bayview
Woven on the top of the hill is the Upper Bayview campground. These 33 sites are partially shaded and have access to the Dorn Nature Trail. Restroom facilities offer pay showers and flushable toilets.
Group Camping
Two group campgrounds are available at Clear Lake State Park. Both sites offer shade Ramada’s, tables, fire rings and are nearby flushable toilets and pay showers. Each group camp site can accommodate 40 people and 8 vehicles. These group campsites are available only by reservation.
Group Camping
Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cabins
You don'need a tent or an RV to enjoy one of the most beautiful mountain settings in California. Clear Lake State Park offers you access to “get-away-from-it-all” rental cabins!
Eight cabins, of which two are ADA accessible, are located within feet from beautiful Clear Lake.
- Cabins have electricity; heaters/air conditioner, lights and fan. No refrigerator.
- Maximum occupancy is 4 persons. Each cabin has a full size bunk bed. Guest need to bring their own mattress pads along with their bedding.
- Each cabin has a large indoor storage cupboard, counter space and fixed table with 2 benches.
- Cabin rate includes entry for one vehicle; additional vehicles will be charged $8 per night.
- No Pets
- No Smoking, cooking or open flame inside the cabins. Cabins each have an outdoor Barbecue, fire pit and picnic bench.
For more information on the cabins or to make a reservation go to www.reservecalifornia.com.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingBikingCamping
Swimming
Swim Beach
Our swim beach is open sunrise to sunset. It offers shade Ramada’s and tables, with restrooms and showers nearby. NO DOGS OR GLASS BOTTLES ALLOWED ON THE SWIM BEACH.
*Wireless internet is not available at the park at this time.
Boat Rental are available nearby.
Boating and paddling
Boating
We offer a boat launch for day use and campers. Boat slips for our locked marina are available for registered campers.
QUAGGA MUSSELS!!!!!! – County Info LC Ordinance #'s 2936, 2946, 2976 Requires Screening
Lake County Law requires screening of all registered water vessels. The quagga mussel sticker fees have been raised to $20 per vessel. (Reference Document)
Quagga Screening does NOT apply to canoes, kayaks, car-top boats, float tubes, rafts, wind surfers/boards, boogey boards, non-motorized paddle boats, and non-motorized sail boats that are eight feet or less in length.
Fishing
Fishing
Professional bass fishing organization such as the U.S. Bass, Cal Bass, and Western Bass, have designated Clear Lake as the nation’s number one bass fishing lake. Catfish, blackfish, Sacramento perch, hitch, crappie and bluegill can also be found.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of the second largest freshwater lake in California. Popular for all kinds of water recreation and upgraded for accessibility, the park entrance is located off Highway 29 on Soda Bay Road, about 3 miles east of Kelseyville. Phone (707) 279-4293 or (707) 279-2267.
Camping
Cole Creek Campground: Two accessible campsites are available (#6 and #21). Accessible parking, routes, and restrooms with showers are available.
Kelsey Creek Campground: Five accessible campsites are available (#38, #50, #65, #86, and #89). Adjacent to the campground are eight rustic cabins, two of which are designated accessible (#3 and #4). Accessible parking, routes, and restrooms with showers are nearby the campsites and cabins. Visit Access Northern California for detailed cabin accessibility information and photos.
Read more from the park
Picnic Area
A picnic area at the Swim Beach has several accessibly designed tables under shade structures. An accessible restroom and outdoor rinsing shower are also available. More accessible picnic sites are available at the Boat Launch area, and the Day Use Picnic Area.
Trails
The Kelsey Creek Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.70 miles each way long trail located in the vicinity of the Kelsey Creek Campground. The trail is constructed of compacted aggregate and 1,500 feet of boardwalk paralleling Kelsey Slough and offers numerous fishing opportunities. The trail is generally flat. The trail can be accessed from the group picnic area, Kelsey Creek Campground or the park swimming area. Accessible restrooms are provided at the group picnic area, Kelsey Creek Campground and park swimming area. Currently portions of the trail are not accessible due to damage caused by rising lake and wave action.
The Dorn Nature Trail is a 0.66 mile accessible loop trail through the oak woodland hills adjacent to Clear Lake. The trail originates near site #116 of the Upper Bayview Campground. This trail provides 3 designated overlooks with views of the surrounding hills and Lake. The trail surface is constructed of compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% with intermittent sections between 5% to 8% and two sections of the trail for 37 feet at 10%.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Kesley Creek Trail 1% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate & Wood
5% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
Dorn Nature Trail 4% Average 4.5 FT Average Aggregate
10% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
Beach/Shore Access
The Boat Launch Area has accessible auto and van parking spaces available. Restrooms are also accessible, including paths of travel to and from parking and the boat launch area.
The Swim Beach picnic tables, restrooms, and outdoor rinsing showers are accessibly designed and located.
Exhibits/Programs
The Visitor Center exhibit designs are generally accessible. The audiovisual room is accessible. The ramp and stairs to the center are accessible. Restrooms are generally accessible and are located on an accessible path from the parking area. Two van and 2 auto-accessible parking spaces are available in the day use lot.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5300 Soda Bay Road
Kelseyville, CA 95451 - Nearest town
- Lakeport — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0111, -122.8141
- Phone
- (707) 279-4293
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The entrance to the park is 3.5 miles northeast of Kelseyville on Soda Bay Road, north of Calistoga in the wine country.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology