Camping at Clear Lake

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Clear Lake, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp Rent a boat on Clear LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Clear LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near Clear Lake

No campgrounds listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap. Private sites nearby are on Hipcamp.

Saturday73°FSunnyWind 2 mph E
Sunday71°FMostly SunnyWind 1 to 5 mph ESE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Chevron
    5.1 mi
  • Riviera Gas Station
    5.8 mi
  • Big Valley Market & FuelDiesel
    6.7 mi
  • Kit's CornerDiesel
    7.0 miCall

Groceries and ice

  • Power Market
    5.1 mi
  • Red & White SupermarketIce
    5.1 mi
  • Riviera Foods
    5.8 miCall
  • Big Valley Market & Fuel1119 Napo Way, Lakeport
    6.6 miCall

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    2.6 mi

Ranger stations

  • Park Office
    2.7 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Lake County Tribal Health Southshore Clinic14440 Olympic Drive, Clearlake
    8.4 mi
  • Sutter Lakeside HospitalEmergency5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport
    9.0 miCall
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Medical Office - Clearlake, Live Well Program15230 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake
    9.4 miCall
  • Adventist Health Clear LakeEmergency15630 18th Avenue, Clearlake
    10.4 miCall

Good to know

Questions about Clear Lake

Is Clear Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for Clear Lake lists Trout the week of 2026-08-23. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near Clear Lake?

The closest listed fuel is Chevron, about 5.1 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Clear Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: Clearlake Outdoors (7.5 mi), Fastop (7.7 mi), The Fish Peddler (24.3 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.