Clear Lake at sunset

EXPLORE CLEAR LAKE

A living lake
with a long memory.

Nature, local essentials and a few good reasons to leave the dock.

PLAN THE EASY PART

Food, errands & a day out.

Each guide opens a dedicated R&R page with useful local context and verified official links.

Local provisions · original R&R imagery

Riviera Foods

A full-service neighborhood market for groceries, deli staples and trip provisions.

Market Guide
Downtown Kelseyville · Wikimedia Commons

Kelseyville

Coffee, independent dining, tasting rooms and a walkable Main Street.

Town Guide
Clear Lake State Park · public domain

Clear Lake State Park

Public trails, picnic areas, visitor information and a public boat ramp.

Park Guide
EV charging · CC0 public-domain dedication

EV & fuel planning

Public charging is limited around the south shore. Check live status and arrive with a buffer.

Road-Ready Guide

NATURE & HERITAGE

Places to know.

Clear Lake’s basin holds wetlands, volcanic terrain, wildlife habitat and living Native history. Visit gently and follow current public access rules.

Anderson Marsh in the Clear Lake area
Public-domain photo · Wikimedia Commons

Anderson Marsh

On Clear Lake’s southeast shore, this state historic park protects freshwater marsh, oak woodland and cultural places tied to roughly 14,000 years of human history. Look for herons, egrets, hawks and other wetland birds; check the official page for current trail and visitor information.

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Indian Island in the Clear Lake area
Clear Lake · Meghan Snow / USFWS · Public domain

Indian Island

A culturally significant landmark within Koi history and the Anderson Marsh landscape. The island is privately owned: appreciate it from permitted public or water routes, never assume landing access, and treat cultural resources with care.

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Mount Konocti in the Clear Lake area
Photo · Wikimedia Commons

Mount Konocti

The volcanic landmark above Clear Lake anchors scenic drives and hikes. County-park access and trail conditions can change, so check official guidance before setting out.

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Bass Alley in the Clear Lake area
Clear Lake fishing · John Heil / USFWS · Public domain

Bass Alley

A locally known Clear Lake fishing area, best treated as a conversation starter—not a guaranteed catch. Ask a local tackle shop or guide about seasonal conditions, current regulations and permitted public access; private directions are not published here.

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PLAN THE WATER

Know before you go.

Our single lake-awareness note explains how to check current guidance before water activities, while keeping plans flexible.

Read lake conditions & guest awareness