Clear Lake Campground FAQs

Do you have questions about your trip to Clear Lake Campground in Lake County, California? Find answers to guests' most frequently asked questions here:

• Are there waterfront sites at Clear Lake Campground?

Yes! Choose a "Creekside Back-in Site". These sites are good for RVs or tents. You can usually fish right from your camp site and enjoy nature with an unobstructed view of Cache Creek and Anderson Marsh on the other side.

• Where can I fish in Cache Creek or in Clear Lake?

You can fish in Cache Creek right from Camp, including catfish, crappie, and sometimes bass. We have places to fish and a fish cleaning station. If you're in sites 5-22 you can fish right from your site. Clear Lake is known as the best lake for bass fishing west of the Mississippi. Bass fishing is best out in the lake from your boat but you can also catch smaller fish and catfish from shore. Read more about fishing on Cache Creek and in Clear Lake.

• Where can I launch my boat or rent a boat?

A boat launch onto Cache Creek is available for campers right at camp and you can rent a kayak, canoe, or small motorboat right at camp. Boat launches for direct lake access are located in Redbud Park in Clearlake, Lakeside County Park in Kelseyville, Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville (fee to enter park), Nice Community Beach on the north shore, or in Lakeport at 1st, 3rd, and 5th Streets. 

• Where can I go in a kayak, canoe, or boat from Camp?

Clear Lake Campground is right on Cache Creek so there are 2 directions you can to from camp. See these boating itineraries: Cache Creek from Camp to the Dam | Anderson Boating Itinerary from Camp

• Can you swim in the creek from camp or in Clear Lake?

The creek by Camp is not a good place for swimming due to boat traffic, however we recommend these places in Lake County for swimming or going to the beach.

• I'm new to RV camping, can I get help learning about my RV?

Yes, we hold RV basic training camps, led by experts from Stressless Camping, several times during the year. At these interactive 2 night campouts for new RV owners, you'll learn the basics of RV camping and get tips and hints for getting the most out of your RV.

• How can I find out which spots are available or make a reservation?

Click here for our booking page to choose the type of site you want and make a reservation. We look forward to seeing you!

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