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Overview
Clear Lake State Park is on the shores of the second largest freshwater lake in California. Popular for all kinds of water recreation and upgraded for accessibility, the park entrance is located off Highway 29 on Soda Bay Road, about 3 miles east of Kelseyville. Phone 707-279-4293.

Camping
Cole Creek Campground. Accessible campsites and restroom with showers are available. Kelsey Creek Campground. Accessible campsites and restroom with showers are available.

Picnic Area
A new picnic area at the Swim Beach has several accessibly designed tables under shade structures.(See photo below.) An accessible restroom and outdoor rinsing shower are also available. More accessible picnic sites are available at the Boat Launch area, and the Day Use Picnic Area.

Trails
The Kelsey Creek Trail is a .7 mile long ADA accessible trail located in the vicinity of the Kelsey Creek Campground at Clearlake State Park. The trail contains over 1,500 feet of boardwalk paralleling Kelsey Slough and offers numerous fishing opportunities. The trail can be accessed from the group picnic area, Kelsey Creek Campground or the park swimming area. Accessible restrooms are provided at the group picnic area, Kelsey Creek Campground and park swimming area.

The Dorn Nature Trail is a ¾ mile ADA accessible trail through the oak woodland hills adjacent to Clear Lake. The trail originates near site #116 of the Upper Bayview Campground. This trail provides 3 designated overlooks with views of the surrounding hills and Lake.

Beach/Shore Access
Boat Launch Area. Accessible auto and van parking spaces are available. Exhibit panels and restroom are also accessible, including paths of travel to and from parking and the boat launch area.
Swim Beach. Picnic tables, restrooms and outdooor rinsing showers are accessibly designed and located.

Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center. Exhibit designs are generally accessible. The audiovisual room is accessible. The ramp and stairs to the center are accessible. Restroom. A generally accessible restroom is located on an accessible path from the parking area. Parking. Two van and two auto-accessible parking spaces are available in the day use lot.