About Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 38
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (428)
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful campground, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, creating a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors. Many guests appreciate the spacious, well-maintained sites and the variety of outdoor activities available, including swimming, kayaking, and hiking. However, there are concerns about a significant tick infestation, which has affected several campers and their pets, suggesting the need for better awareness and prevention measures.
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful campground, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, creating a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors. Many guests appreciate the spacious, well-maintained sites and the variety of outdoor activities available, including swimming, kayaking, and hiking. However, there are concerns about a significant tick infestation, which has affected several campers and their pets, suggesting the need for better awareness and prevention measures.
Review Summary
john b
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Clearwater is run extremely well. This campground it’s beautiful, quiet, clean. All the spaces are very private. The camp hosts are great , very friendly and helpful. Bathhouses are spotless and showers are hot water! Cell service w T-Mobile spotty. Spot 26b was great
Ivan R
VerifiedDecember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
Very pleasant outdoor experience. Pleasure meeting Jerry, the host.
Daniel C
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: B
Wonderful park staff!
Mark T
VerifiedNovember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
The park was beautiful and the park grounds were very well maintained. The staff could not have been nicer.
Rachel S
VerifiedNovember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
This campground is a hidden gem! Site 13 is such a great spot. It has beautiful views of the lake and privacy from the sites next to it. I loved that I could walk down to the lake from my site. The bathrooms, showers, and dish washing room were very clean and in good shape. I really liked that there were multiple spots for drinking water & trashcans throughout the campground.
The hiking trail was well maintained, but keep an eye out for snakes! When I went it was a little too cold for swimming, but I did Paddleboard around the lake which was so nice. Overall a great spot and can’t wait to come back.
john b
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
The whole camp ground was in great shape. The camp hosts were amazing and the quiet and private sites were perfect. bathhouse are super clean, hot water in showers.
alyssa m
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Owners are very nice, bathrooms are clean and campsites are well kept. You do have to drive a bit to go into the bigger towns for activities, but it’s worth it to stay here!
Petra S
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
As always, the couple running the campground were so amazing and helpful! We were lucky to get site 41 again and it’s a favorite. We rented a canoe this time which was fun and the sunset was incredible! Clean bathrooms and beautiful surroundings!
Randi R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
We had a great time camping at Clearwater Lake Recreational Area. It's a short walk to the water and facilities we're clean. They even have a dishwashing room!
Robert M H
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
Clean, quiet, friendly staff.
Location Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Address:
24511 Cr 42
Paisley, FL, 32767
United States
From the intersection of Florida Highways 19 and 42, go east on Highway 42 toward Paisley. Drive approximately 6 miles and turn left at the entrance to Clearwater Lake Recreation Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 28.9794 / -81.555
Elevation: 16 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Campers can check in at 2:00 pm and must check out by 11am. We do not accomodate early check-ins or late check-outs. |
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Campground gate is locked at 6 p.m. during Daylight Savings (Mar - Oct) and 4 p.m. (Nov - Mar). Campers who check-in after the gatehouse is closed must visit the Gatehouse the next morning to complete their check-in to their site. Failure to do so will lead to a 'no show' charge to your reservation and potential forfeiture of site. |
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Campsites are limited to 2 tents, 2 vehicles (campers included), and 5 persons. |
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Extra vehicles will be charged a per-vehicle, per-night fee |
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Bears and raccoons frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Failure to comply with this regulation can result in immediate ejection from campground without refund. |
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Alligators inhabit the area; use caution around water. |
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Private vessel launches in the Juniper Wilderness Run are subject to a fee. |
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Dogs/pets are allowed in campground only and must be leashed and supervised at all times. No dogs/pets allowed in day-use area, bathrooms, in lake or on the trail around the lake. |
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Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
