OVERVIEW
TRAILHEAD
8400 CA-53,
Lower Lake, CA 95457
LENGTH
1 to 8 miles
DIFFICULTY
Easy to Moderate
OVERVIEW
TRAILHEAD
8400 CA-53,
Lower Lake,
CA 95457
LENGTH
1 to 8 miles
DIFFICULTY
Easy to Moderate
ABOUT
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is a unique California state park located on the southeast corner of Clear Lake in Lake County, between the cities of Lower Lake and Clearlake along Highway 53. Spanning 1,065 acres, the park preserves a diverse landscape that includes tule marshes, oak woodlands, grasslands, and riparian woodlands, with 540 acres designated as the Anderson Marsh Natural Preserve, protecting one of the last remaining wetlands in the Clear Lake region.
The park is home to archaeological sites of the Southeastern Pomo (Koi) people, who have inhabited the area for over 14,000 years, making it one of the oldest human-occupied regions in California. The park also features the historic Anderson Ranch, established in 1885 by Scottish immigrant John Still Anderson.
Visitors can explore several hiking trails, such as the Cache Creek Nature Trail and McVicar Trail, which wind through the park’s varied habitats and provide opportunities for birdwatching—over 150 bird species, including herons, egrets, and bald eagles, have been spotted here. Activities include hiking, picnicking, and educational programs supported by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association. In 2025, monthly Guided Nature Walks will be held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on the second Saturday of each month, except for January and December.
