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.
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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
Douglas F
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Great park, we’ll maintained. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stan B
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: B
Nice quiet campground. Wonderful hiking trails in the area. Loved it and would stay again!
J W
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
Good size campsite.
Far away from others but too close to the trail around the lake.
Bath house is clean with good water pressure, but hot water lasts less than 2 minutes. Plus wide open windows and 24 hours on ceiling fan makes showering uncomfortable even in just cool weather.
Also a bundle of firewood costs $10.75 at the park. This is my first time seeing firewood at the park costs more than the convenient stores outside.
Brenda W
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
Nick G
VerifiedDecember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Excellent campgrounds with delightful staff! Everything was well taken care of and made for a very relaxing trip, couldn't recommend a better campsite in the area.
Brandon E
VerifiedDecember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
Clearwater lake is a great recreation area, the amenities are kept very clean, and the campsites are well maintained. There is a trail that goes around the lake that is easy to follow, and the swimming area is comfortable to use. While the campsites are plenty large, there isn't much privacy between sites, so don't go expecting to be very loud.
Kayla M
VerifiedDecember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Great experience and the staff was incredibly nice. We rented a canoe and it was very relaxing. Will definitely stay there again.
Dan K
VerifiedDecember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: B
Campground hosts were very helpful, great people. Would definitely go back in the future
Glenn G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Major Kudos to the Gerry and Terri campground support team. These folks went out of their way to ensure we had a tremendous time during our 3 1/2-day stay. These folks worked well as a team, beginning with Terri greeting us at the front gate and Gerry checking in on us throughout the day and early evening. This team handled the refuse disposals, the checkin process, the site security, the restrooms, and the park patrol. This fun and friendly team even remembered our visit from the preceding year! Each demonstrated a genuine commitment to maintaining the Park system facility, to maintaining a safe and friendly environment for the guests, and the endorsement of the surrounding local business community. Well done, folks. Sincerely looking forward to our next event at Clearwater Lake Campground, Paisley Florida. Sites, 10,11,12. Dec 8-11
Rex J
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: B
Check in was very smooth and hosts were very helpfull! Bath house really clean as were the grounds. Thank you for the wonderful campground.
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
