4.32184 reviewsPrice
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
65 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
65 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville, CA 95451
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Learn more about alerts →Spring fishing trips are the strongest fit: largemouth bass and crappie are active as the water warms, the Kelsey Creek Trail is dry and walkable, and sites 72 and 73 offer real shade and space. Kayaking the sloughs at sunrise beats any swim beach.
Summer swimmers will be disappointed: cyanobacteria blooms regularly close or foul the swim beach, lake water turns green and murky, and mosquitoes are relentless. Bring serious repellent or reconsider the July booking entirely.
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Rated higher than 58% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 81 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Spring brings the most reliable conditions. Daytime temperatures range from the mid-50s to mid-70s, with nights cooling into the 40s. This is when wildflowers bloom, bass and trout fishing picks up as waters warm, and birds migrate through or nest along the slough. Trails dry out after winter rains. Summer pushes above 100°F during the day, though evenings cool off. Fire risk and algal bloom frequency increase late in the season. Winter mornings can drop to 20°F, occasionally bringing snow to the surrounding hills.
Spring cited as the best season: reliable weather, wildflowers and improved water/fishing conditions.
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Kelsey Creek Campground at Clear Lake State Park offers a range of amenities that cater to campers seeking both comfort and proximity to nature. The campground is lakeside and provides easy access to trails and fishing areas. Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and food storage box. Bathrooms with flush toilets and pay showers are nearby. Firewood is available for purchase at the park entrance. There are no electrical or water hookups for RVs, but potable water is accessible. Accessibility features include designated campsites, cabins, and trails. Wireless internet is not available, and swimming beach access may be limited due to water quality concerns.
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