Looking for a Vintage American Camping Vacation? Clear Lake Campground is small vintage campground, established in the 1950s. Camp right on Cache Creek, the only outlet of Clear Lake. The campground is on Cache Creek and a car or boat is required to get to Clear Lake. For lake fishing, Redbud Park, Highlands Park and Austin Park are all within a ten minute drive from Camp.
Austin Park also has a playground and swimming beach. The park offers rustic charm with great fishing and bird watching right from your campsite. We have a boat launch for your kayak, canoe or motor boat and we have canoe and kayak rentals. Cool off in the small pool. Challenge your family to a ping pong tournament or corn toss game.
Austin Park also has a playground and swimming beach. The park offers rustic charm with great fishing and bird watching right from your campsite. We have a boat launch for your kayak, canoe or motor boat and we have canoe and kayak rentals. Cool off in the small pool. Challenge your family to a ping pong tournament or corn toss game.
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All fees are paid in full, in advance. Cancel policy is noted below. One tow vehicle + trailer, or one vehicle + one tent, or one RV per site. Weekly Camping Rates. Making your plans. Changing your plans. Reservation canceled less than 7 days prior to arrival, no refund. Reservation canceled 7-14 days prior to arrival, penalty of one nights stay per site.
Clear Lake Campground is located on Cache Creek, the only outlet of Clear Lake. Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is just across the creek and is home to great blue herons, egrets, osprey, deer, otter and more wildlife. We offer waterfront camping where you can fish right from your own campsite. We also offer pull-through and standard back in sites.
Rent a kayak or canoe to explore Cache Creek and Anderson Marsh from the only boat launch on Cache Creek at Clear Lake Boat Rental. Enjoy a peaceful paddle along the creek, explore inlets in Anderson Marsh, paddle around Slater or Garner Island, or even go the dam or into Clear Lake. Along Cache Creek you may see a variety of birds including cormorants, green herons and great blue herons.
Reviews (26)
Jesse Lee
Jan 13, 2022
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Me and about 15 of my family members spend 3 nights here every year for the past decade when we come up for the annual catfish tournament at Clear lake. Lisa and her brother are great hosts! The campground is right on cache creek and has easy scenic access to the lake. We have never had anything other than a great time here. As long as any of us can still fish, we will be going back each year.
Randy Falstad
Dec 03, 2021
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JoAnn Hand
Oct 12, 2021
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We were pleasantly surprised. This is an awesome campground. Very well kept. Staff is super friendly and helpful. You hear highway noise but didn't really bother us. It's on a river but due to California's water situation it was green but still watched the deer, ducks, turtles and other wildlife. We will definitely come back the next time we pass through.
Kimberly Bokoski
Sep 30, 2021
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Dan Driver
Aug 18, 2021
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Scott Miller
Jul 31, 2021
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Russ Man
Jun 11, 2021
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SunshineCaroline Frampton
Feb 23, 2021
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Bobbi G.
Feb 16, 2021
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Super cute, small, quiet campground on the lake. Deer, birds and river otters are fun to watch. Staff is super friendly. Was suggested to go to Six Sigma Winery. Beautiful winery with hiking trails and animals, got to see all the baby lambs. Good wine, also a Harvest Host Winery. All size lots at the campground, we have a 32 ft backed in with no issues. Looks like a great fishing spot. Also has a launch ramp.
Cmas Lake County Art & Science Education
Nov 30, 2020
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Clear Lake Campgrounds is definitely the place to park your RV for that quick getaway to take that fishing trip you have put off too long. Off season. Quiet. Breathtaking watching the variety of birds and other wildlife that may cross your path. The park is well maintained and very clean. The staff are very accommodating and resourceful. They have Wifi so you can take that fishing trip and your work with you and hope to catch a fish. While observing the breathtaking moments of the wildlife across Cache Creek on Anderson Marsh.
Jennifer Barnett
Oct 26, 2020
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Pros: very nice site managers. Super cold pool get great on a hot day. Nice bathroom facilities/dish washing area.
Cons:
Very close to the freeway- loud traffic all night. The creek and lake are toxic with blue green algae and mercury- we could not go in the water nor could our dogs. Very close campsites, don’t expect any privacy.
Cons:
Very close to the freeway- loud traffic all night. The creek and lake are toxic with blue green algae and mercury- we could not go in the water nor could our dogs. Very close campsites, don’t expect any privacy.
Darrin C.
Oct 14, 2020
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Went there with my two kids (9 and 11) with our pop-up camper and aluminum canoe. We checked in early and right away were greeted by one of the employees (Chris) even though the office was closed. He set us up, and then offered to try and find us an open river front spot. No luck. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. The other campers consisted of families, couples and retirees. No loud, partying hooligans and troublemakers. After check out time, Lisa (General Manager) let me leave the camper in our spot while we drove up to the lake for a couple hours. I have absolutely nothing
Diane H.
Sep 30, 2019
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I'm just ending a three day stay here. It's super cute in a vintage way. It reminds me of camping in my youth. Nice little park with corn hole and ping pong, there is a playground with swings too. The pool is really shallow and would be great for kids. The noise from the freeway however takes away from the camping mood. It's very pretty on the other hand and I'd recommend for a stopover or a launch point for your boat.
Melissa B.
May 07, 2019
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I had a great time camping here. It's nice to be right on the water, it was fun watching the fish jump. The toilets were ok, clean but old. The showers were pretty gross. We rented a kayak and took and went out right in-front of the campground which was convenient and was a fun experience. Clear lake is not very dog friendly, there is only a good swimming beach at the state park which dogs are not allowed on.
Faviola A.
Apr 28, 2019
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Denisa L.
Jul 06, 2018
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Weston M.
Apr 28, 2018
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Clarie L.
Sep 13, 2017
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I really don't know where to start with this place, I only writing this review to warn others because if I was writing a review like this I would have looked elsewhere. Pulling into the Shady Acres Campground is exactly the name Shady .
We were so uncomfortable we didn't even get out the car, actually we opened the door to take a picture of the green lake that looked like a disease & was slapped in the face with the foul odor from the lake . I literally made me gag .
There was a fish floating on top of the lake dead .
The showers/bathrooms looked like something out of a scary
We were so uncomfortable we didn't even get out the car, actually we opened the door to take a picture of the green lake that looked like a disease & was slapped in the face with the foul odor from the lake . I literally made me gag .
There was a fish floating on top of the lake dead .
The showers/bathrooms looked like something out of a scary
Jeff T.
Sep 06, 2017
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Cool little camp site. Like others have said the campsites are pretty small and you're right on top of each other. Me and two other fishing buddies stayed here for one night and it worked for us. Lisa, the owner/on site manager was super helpful and friendly from booking all the way to checking in. If you're looking for a rustic and charming spot and don't mind roughing it a bit then this will work. Electricity right at your spot, BBQ, and picnic bench. FYI we stayed at Site 13 and I recommend it. A little bit of extra room and it's right next to the boat launch. Place is pretty
Danielle M.
Aug 29, 2017
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Overall this campsite was just okay. Very small campsite, sites are very very close together, and loud noises coming from highway all day/night. Booked for three days with a group of friends and we ended up leaving early not because of any of the reason posted above but because of the millions of rice flies that swarm the area. We were absolutely shocked that no where on their website or any other review stated that these bugs plague this area. We could not have light at night, we could not have a fire, we could not open our tents, we couldn't cook, we couldn't even open our mouths to
Samuel B.
Aug 29, 2017
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We had reservations for a three day weekend at his site. The lady at the front office is very nice and welcoming. As for the site itself, just picture a trailer park where people live and the campsite in the same location. The campsites if you can call them that, or just big enough for your car a tent and maybe three people. I paid $400 for three campsites for a three day weekend. After seeing the site the trailer park and listening to the freeway noise we immediately left the site. If I can you give this place zero stars I would. This is not a family friendly campsite and I would not recommend
Laura L.
Aug 01, 2017
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Tiny, tiny sites. Right near the highway, as in, adjacent to the highway.. Many sights face a chain link fence with sewer and other utilities. The bathhouse is up a steep, rocky trail, was always dirty, and has one tiny sink. The showers have wood pallets on the floor. One shower had a knob that wasn't attached, one toilet was blocked the entire time. No room to turn around in bathroom.
General store opened whenever owners feel like it. The whole place has a Sanford and Son vibe. The pool is 2 feet deep to 4 feet deep and small. The sites are just dusty, dirty spots. Everything you own will
General store opened whenever owners feel like it. The whole place has a Sanford and Son vibe. The pool is 2 feet deep to 4 feet deep and small. The sites are just dusty, dirty spots. Everything you own will
Janet G.
Jul 10, 2017
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DONT TAKE YOUR DOG INTO THE LAKE!!!!!
It's an ok spot. The website definitely made it look more luxurious than what it really is. About 20 of us went for a family camping trip and we reserved a spot in front of the lake which was really nice. We took our dogs (5 in total) and a big part of our trip was to take our dogs swimming. Unfortunately we heard from locals that it is not safe to let your dog swim in the lake, such a huge bummer for the dogs! We were told that there have been cases where dogs have gotten sick or even died from all the algae in the lake. Couldn't imagine going camping
It's an ok spot. The website definitely made it look more luxurious than what it really is. About 20 of us went for a family camping trip and we reserved a spot in front of the lake which was really nice. We took our dogs (5 in total) and a big part of our trip was to take our dogs swimming. Unfortunately we heard from locals that it is not safe to let your dog swim in the lake, such a huge bummer for the dogs! We were told that there have been cases where dogs have gotten sick or even died from all the algae in the lake. Couldn't imagine going camping
Michelle J.
Jun 15, 2017
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Lovely campground!! Lisa runs the place and is amazing. Very friendly and very helpful. Love the sites right along Cache Creek. Also very close to fast food and supplies. Has lots of vintage trailers and great fishing. We don't fish but love the view across the creek of the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park where we have seen lots of different birds. Would definitely recommend this to someone looking for a small campground with lots of charm and personality.
Alexis C.
Jun 13, 2017
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Last minute check in and Lisa was extremely accommodating. Such a beautiful person! When checking in, my boyfriend mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary. We start setting up camp and she comes over 5 minutes later with a bottle of wine congratulating us. It brought tears to my eyes! One small act of kindness made our weekend! Lisa thank you, you are absolutely wonderful!!
Maria Lourdes N.
Sep 05, 2016
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I highly recommend Shady Acres Campgrounds @ Clear Lake! Beautiful and peaceful scenery. There are many outdoor activities to do like Ping Pong and Billboard table. When it gets too hot then there's a pool to wade in. Try the kayak or canoeing down the river into the lake. Amazing wildlife that feels like you're in The Jungle book. But you're safe of course. I'm impressed by the cleanliness of the campgrounds and bathrooms with showers. Thank you Eddie McNeill & Lisa Wilson for a memorable time! If you haven't been there then it's a must visit place. Enjoy!
