Best camping near Clearlake
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Clearlake, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lower Bayview Campground
Prime
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Lower Bayview Campground is located in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California. The campground is surrounded by lush redwood trees and scenic views of the Eel River. Nearby…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#2
Upper Bayview Campground
Prime
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Upper Bayview Campground is a scenic camping spot located in Humboldt County, California. The campground offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding redwood…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#3
Kelsey Creek Campground
Prime
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Kelsey Creek Campground, located in Clear Lake State Park, California, offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#4
Cole Creek Campground
Prime
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Cole Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in a serene natural setting in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
Hike Bike Campground
Prime
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Hike Bike Campground, located in California, is a picturesque camping area with several amenities that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers basic facilities such as…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#6
Lake view Dispersed Camping
Prime
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Lake View Dispersed Camping is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground provides a peaceful escape from the hustle…
Why 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#7
pond
Prime
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
The Pond camping area, located in California, offers a delightful camping experience with a range of amenities for visitors. This campground provides several amenities to enhance…
Why 83: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#8
Blue Oak Camp
Prime
9.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Blue Oak Camp Campground is located in the Upper Cache watershed of California, surrounded by stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The area is known for its diverse…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#9
Blue Oaks
Prime
9.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
The Blue Oaks Camping Area in California offers beautiful surrounding views of rolling hills and oak trees. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. The…
Why 81: live conditions (prime) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#10
Big Pines Camp Ground
Prime
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Big Pines Campground is a popular camping area located in California. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#11
Sheldon Creek Campground
Prime
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Sheldon Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area nestled in the beautiful state of California. Situated amidst natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of…
Why 79: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#12
Buck Island Campground
Good
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Hot day · high 98°F· No active weather warnings
Buck Island Campground is located in the Upper Cache watershed of California, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The campground is situated near…
Why 76: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Ridge Campground
Prime
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Ridge Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a serene and natural environment…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#14
Calso Campground
Prime
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Calso Campground is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in California's Eldorado National Forest. There are 12 campsites available, each with a picnic table and fire…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#15
Horse Camp
Prime
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Horse Camp is a popular camping area located in California. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides spacious campsites…
Why 75: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
Camping near Clearlake
The Clearlake area has 21 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Clearlake
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.