Clear Lake South campground
Clear Lake South
What's on-site at Clear Lake South
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Clear Lake South, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake South Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Clear Lake North Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Clear Lake North Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| South Fork Bay Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Creek Recreation Area Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Clear Lake South -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz River At Packwood | 1,760 cfs | → |
| American River Near Nile | 244 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood | 234 cfs | → |
| Cispus River Ab Yellowjacket Creek Near Randle | 737 cfs | → |
| Toppenish Creek Near Fort Simcoe | 19 cfs | → |
| Cowlitz River At Randle | 1,970 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Clear Lake South -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pass E.S. | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc White Pass E.S. | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Pigtail Peak | 24.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Pigtail Peak | 24.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| White Pass Upper | 19.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Green Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness William O. Douglas
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Wilderness Tatoosh
- Wilderness Goat Rocks
- Wilderness Norse Peak
Points of interest
- Clear Creek Overlook Interpretive Site
- Mather Memorial East Portal Information Site
- Salmon Falls Interpretive Site
- Stop 2 Cowiche Canyon Watchable Wildflowers
- Stop 1 Cowiche Canyon Watchable Wildflowers
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 9, T14n, R11e To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary
- Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Muddy Fork Cowlitz River
- Mt. Ranier Np/Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River
- Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Clear Fork Cowlitz River
- Junction Of Muddy And Clear Forks Cowlitz To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Tatoosh Wilderness Boundary
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Clear Lake South as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Clear Lake South
Can I make reservations at Clear Lake South?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Clear Lake South?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Clear Lake South.