Clear Lake Resort

I stayed here Oct 1-3, unfortunately it was just after the gov shutdown and very little staff around. This is a charming, yet rustic place. I booked a cabin with a full kitchen and bathroom. When I arrived, I found the oven was broken and would not turn off. Thankfully, I was able to snag a ranger right before she was leaving. She ended up disconnecting the oven, but I still had access to the stove for cooking. Yes, you have to bring everything: sheets, cookware, dishes, etc. For me, it was worth it to have access to the lake and trails. I did try the restaurant for breakfast one morning. Delicious burrito and very friendly employee. I will definitely be back. I didn’t have time to rent a boat, but next time I will!

Though on this day I was not staying at the resort, I did tour around to get a feel for the property. It was well kept & clean with nice docks, boat rentals & various levels of lodging. The lodging runs from rustic cabins with no running water or bathroom, has a stove top, propane fireplace, $80-$90 to modern cabins with running water, bathrooms, mini fridge, microwave+ ranging from $125-$145. One thing you will not find are boats with gas engines, which allows the lake water to be so pristine, clean, and clear, along with a thriving habitat within the ecosystem. It is also very peaceful as a result, which I found adds to the resorts charm. I had a simple lunch while there, hot dog baskets, which were all beef, with tater tots that were both very good in addition, there were various fo

Get there early for best parking on a weekend! Lovely water- still some smoke in the valley from the fire north of Sisters. Cabins to rent in summer get booked up 9 months ahead- apparently winter is a bit less busy. Air station, cafe and bathrooms.

Came to spend the day here and it was the best! $9 fee to park and spend the day but we didn’t have to pay since the staff advised that our Northwest Pass would suffice. We rented a kayak for $25 an hour or you can get one for $50 for the whole day. We got to paddle all around the lake within an hour. Water is so pretty but super freezing. You can also grab lunch here as there is a small cafe. Advise to get here early because parking does seem to fill up.

Such a pretty lake! It felt crowded as we launched our paddle boards but once we got out on the lake, it was quiet and we were able to spread out and avoid others. If you like cold plunging I would highly recommend it. So good for your body.