About Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 38
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (433)
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Rec Area offers a beautiful and clean campground with spacious and well-maintained sites, friendly hosts, and excellent restroom facilities with hot showers. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, access to the Florida Trail, and fun activities such as kayaking and nature walks. However, some guests noted a tick problem and expressed concern about pricing and booking policies, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Rec Area offers a beautiful and clean campground with spacious and well-maintained sites, friendly hosts, and excellent restroom facilities with hot showers. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, access to the Florida Trail, and fun activities such as kayaking and nature walks. However, some guests noted a tick problem and expressed concern about pricing and booking policies, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
Review Summary
Robert S
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Very clean and peaceful. Friendly staff and well worth the stay. Beautiful smaller lake with a nice trail around it. Enjoyed my stay.
Gregg H
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Great place, fantastic staff. The ranger at registration was very helpful and pleasant. She answered all my questions, gave great advice and was very friendly. The other staff assisted with renting a kayak, gave advice on different types and where to paddle and bike. Overall great place with clean bathrooms and facilities. Definitely recommend Clearwater.
Victoria C
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
Site was extremely spacious. We had 2 trucks in driveway and 3 tents spaced at least 20 feet apart. Picnic table was approx 10 feet long and we kept that in open air near the fire ring. The Bear Bin was very useful for keeping food stuffs organized and safe. Very quiet park even during the night hours. Women's bathroom was clean and water hot. We enjoyed the nature walk around the lake and was pleasantly surprised to see benches along the way. Only disappointment was signs for no fishing.
Linda C
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Mike M
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Good staff
ROBERT H
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
I tented here for about a week and this rec area has great sites and all the necessary amenities. It is maintained very well and run by very friendly and capable staff/hosts. The restrooms, showers, and wash station are kept very clean and provide exactly what you want and need. It was a pleasure to stay here and I'll definitely stay here again.
Eric S
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
It was a really nice and clean place shower and bathroom were nice and clean and a nice place to just hangout and relax
Ronald F
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Camp sites and bathrooms are kept really clean and tidy. Staff are very friendly and helpful
Maureen C
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
I love this place! Itβs so peaceful and relaxing.
Vicky H
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
Clean and well kept camp sites and bathrooms. Friendly check in process.
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.
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is accessible via Florida Highway 42, and is located approximately 6 miles east of the intersection with Florida Highway 19.
Latitude & Longitude: 28.9794 / -81.555
Elevation: 16 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Campground gate is locked during Daylight Savings (Mar - Oct) and (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.
- Campsites are limited to 2 tents, 2 vehicles (campers included), and 5 persons.
- Extra vehicles will be charged a per-vehicle, per-night fee
- 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.
- Alligators inhabit the area; use caution around water.
- Private vessel launches in the Juniper Wilderness Run are subject to a fee.
- 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.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
