Fall Activities at Clear Lake Campground

 Updated 2023
Fall is a great time to visit Clear Lake, after the summer heat and crowds have gone. Days are often beautiful and sunny although it starts getting chilly at night. Clear Lake Campground makes a great base for RV campers to enjoy activities around the lake during fall or just have a relaxing getaway. We also have 3 glamping tents available through early fall and tent campers are welcome through early fall, too.

What is there to do in fall near Clear Lake Campground?
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• ​Go fishing. Fishing is often great in fall. You can usually fish right from Camp but there are several places to fish around the lake. If you have a boat, use the boat launch at Redbud Park, just a couple miles from camp, to access the lake. There's also a fishing pier at the park. Clear Lake Guide Service posts weekly updates about current fishing conditions and offers a guided fishing experience.
• Take a hike. Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, right across from Camp (a 2 minute drive to the entrance) is a great place to hike in fall, whether you want an easy, short nature walk or a longer trail. It's an excellent place for spotting birds and you may also see deer, squirrels, and other wildlife. If you're looking for a strenuous hike with great views from the top, Mt Konocti County Park is just 20 minutes from Camp. See details about these and other places in 5 Great Places to Hike in Lake County.
• Watch Birds. Clear Lake is a birder's paradise and birds are usually plentiful in fall. Birds you may see include Coots, Mallards, Grebes, Great Blue Heron, Cormorants, Red-Shouldered Hawks, Anna's Hummingbirds, and blackbirds. Besides watching for birds along the creek or in the trees across from Camp, there are several excellent places for birding around Clear Lake. We have 7 suggestions for places to go for bird watching in Clear Lake Birding Hot Spots.
  
• Kayak or Canoe. Explore Cache Creek in a kayak or canoe. You can launch your own (free to those staying at Camp or a $5 launch fee) or rent a kayak or canoe right at Camp. We have the only boat launch on Cache Creek! Explore Anderson Marsh and Cache Creek with this boating itinerary starting from Camp.
  
• Taste Wine. Lake County is one of California's top wine regions. Most wineries offer tasting in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere but it's best to call in advance to check current opening times and make a reservation. Some are only open on weekends, especially later in fall. Several wineries have picnic tables and a small store that sells picnic items. Here are our recommendations for 8 Wineries to Visit that are less than half an hour from Camp.
• Visit Historic Sites. Lake County has several historic places to visit including Anderson Marsh State Historic Park near Camp and 4 history museums. Lake County has several historic cemeteries that are peaceful places for a stroll. 
• Go Shopping. Head to the charming Main Street in downtown Kelseyville, about 25 minutes from Camp, for a variety of small-town shops and eating or drinking options. Or visit Middletown, about 20 minutes south of Camp for shops, food, and a museum. For antiques, head to the northern shore of Clear Lake, to Upper Lake and Nice, where you'll also find Clark's Collectibles with an entertaining Lunch Box Museum.
• Go to a festival: The last Sunday in September is the big Kelseyville Pear Festival. Pears are one of the county's top 3 agricultural products. Special pear events include a pie eating contest and pear dessert contest and there are a variety of delectable pear products available for purchase at the food booths. A parade down Main Street gets things going in the morning. The all day festival includes music and dancers on three stages, wine tasting, art, food, and other vendor booths, and kid's activities. It's a fun family event with something for everyone.
• Relax with Family and Friends. One of the best things to do at Clear Lake Campground in fall is to enjoy a stress-free vacation in your RV. Invite your friends or family to join you with their RVs and we can usually accommodate you in spaces next to each other, an easy way to have a get together. Our pool is open through early fall and we have a small children's playground and outdoor seating area. Have a barbecue at your site, sit around a campfire, or just enjoy nature. We hope to see you soon!

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Fall is a good time to turn your visit into a road trip. No matter which direction you're coming from, we have suggestions for things to see on your way to Clear Lake Campground.