Spring at Clear Lake Campground

What are the top things to do at Clear Lake Campground in spring?

Spring is the perfect time to visit Clear Lake Campground. Days are longer, wildflowers are blooming, fish are biting, and birders will spot a variety of birds around Lake County. It's a good time to rent a kayak, go wine tasting, or just relax at camp. Here are top 5 things to do near Clear Lake Campground on your spring visit to Lake County:

• Look for Birds. Clear Lake is a birder's paradise and birds are usually plentiful in spring. Birds you may see include Coots, Mallards, Grebes, Great Blue Heron, Cormorants, Red-Shouldered Hawks, Anna's Hummingbirds, and blackbirds. See more top birds to see in Lake County. 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! See our suggested kayak or canoe itinerary from Camp.
• 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 spring, 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.
• 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. Several wineries have picnic tables and a small store that sells picnic items and most are in beautiful settings. Here are our recommendations for 6 Wineries to Visit that are less than half an hour from Camp.
• Go fishing. Fishing is usually very good in spring. You can fish right from Camp, especially for catfish, but there are several places to fish around the lake. Top Lake County spring fishing tournaments include the April Fishing tournament in Clearlake and the May Catifsh Derby, the largest catfish tournament west of the Mississippi. We even run our own catfish derby for registered campers some weekends in spring. 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.

Spring Holidays and Special Events:

• Easter is a good time for a family camping trip. Several special Easter events with activities for kids and an Easter bunny take place around the lake, usually including Easter Egg hunts on Cobb and at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport  and an Easter Extravaganza at Twin Pines Casino in Middletown. Restaurants often have Easter brunch too.
• Mother's Day is in May so if your mom likes to camp, treat her to a weekend at Clear Lake Campground or book several sites and have an extended family get-together. There's usually a special Mother's Day concert at Soper Reese Theater in Lakeport and several restaurants serve a special Mother's Day brunch.
• Memorial Day is a good weekend to plan a family or small group camping trip. Spend time with family or friends in a relaxed atmosphere, swim in the pool, play outdoor games, and have a cook-out. Lakeport has a big parade on Main Street.
• Lake County Wine Adventure is a 2-day event in May. See Lake County Winery Association for details and tickets.
• Relive the wild west in June: Upper Lake Wild West Day is usually held the first Saturday of the month, with a parade, ice cream social, BBQ, live music, and activities for kids. Next is Middletown Days, with a parade, BBQ, horseshoe tournament, chili cook off, hay rides, and even Cowboy Church on Sunday.

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