Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2022

Quiet in April but probably not in the summer!

General: There are four campgrounds in Clear Lake State Park: Upper Bayview, Lower Bayview(both of which were closed when we were there in April), Cole Creek, and Kelsey Creek. This review focuses on Kelsey Creek. 

Site Quality: The sites all appeared to be level with paved pads. No hookups throughout the park. Not a lot of privacy between the sites but decent separation. 

Bathhouse: Clean but as we have found in other California state parks, no soap! Showers take tokens which must be purchased on-site 

Activities: Limited hiking on a short nature path. In season, there is boating, swimming, and fishing. It was very quiet when we were there in April but I imagine there would be quite a different vibe come summer when the campground would be full (which is why we like camping in the off-season!)

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  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park by Lee D., April 25, 2022