Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kelseyville
(population 3353) is 7 miles south.
Clearlake
, off the southeastern shore, is
the biggest (and ugliest) town.
Hwy 20 links the relatively bland north-shore hamlets of
Nice
(the northernmost town)
and
Lucerne
, 4 miles southeast.
Middletown
, a cute village, lies 20 miles south of Clear-
lake at the junction of Hwys 175 and 29, 40 minutes north of Calistoga.
Clear Lake State Park
STATE PARK
( 707-279-4293; 5300 Soda Bay Rd, Kelseyville; per car $8)
Six miles from Lakeport, on the lake's west shore, the park is idyllic and gorgeous, with
hiking trails, fishing, boating and camping. The
bird-watching
is extraordinary. The
visit-
or center
has geological and historical exhibits.
Redbud Audubon Society
BIRD WATCHING
In lower lake, this conservation group leads birding walks.
Sleeping & Eating
Make reservations on weekends and during summer, when people flock to the cool water.
Lakeport & Kelseyville
There are a number of motels along the main drag in Kelseyville and Lakeport, but if you
want fresh air, Clear Lake State Park has four
campgrounds
( 800-444-7275;
(Hwy 29 & Thomas Rd;
8:30am-noon Sat May-Oct)
is in Kelseyville.
Mallard House
MOTEL
( 707-262-1601;
www.mallardhouse.com
;
970 N Main St, Lakeport; r with kitchen $69-149, without
$55-99; )
Waterfront motels with boat slips include this good-value, cottage-style place. There's a
tiny beach in front half covered with reeds.
Lakeport English Inn
B&B
