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449 reviews
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is highly praised for its spacious, well-maintained campsites and friendly, supportive staff, making it a favorite for many campers. The natural setting and lake provide enjoyable swimming and outdoor activities, although there are concerns regarding ticks and the recent algae bloom in the water. Overall, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness of the facilities, with many expressing their intention to return.
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January 26, 2023 Stayed at: 42, Loop: B
Awesome campground. The clearance along the road is too low for many RVs. Many branches need to be trimmed. It is obvious that campers are hitting the overhead branches.
At a minimum a sign should be installed stating that there are many spots with too low a clearance.
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January 26, 2023 Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
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January 28, 2023 Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
Beautiful park, with great trails for hiking and clear sky s at night.
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January 29, 2023 Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
Clean and well kept camp sites and bathrooms. Friendly check in process.
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January 29, 2023 Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
Clearwater Lake is one of my very favorite places! My parents took me camping and swimming there when I was a tot, and I took my children there when they were little. Over 50 years, little has changed, other than that the restrooms and showers are nicely modernized.
If you love pine and live oak forests, sunsets and sunrises over shimmering water, abundant wildlife, and spacious campsites, then Clearwater Lake is the place for you! Note that this is not an RV resort, and amenities are few... hot showers, nice restrooms, a dish-washing room, large campsites, and nature galore. But you will not find electricity at the campsite, work-out equipment, a swimming pool, or other things you may find at a camping resort. You WILL find a lovely lake that is perfect for children to swim in, as the shore slopes gently and stays shallow for a long way out. Good swimmers may swim or float out in the deep area all the way across the lake if they desire. There is an easy hiking trail around the circumference of the lake that is 1.8 mi around with resting benches along the way. You may bring canoes, kayaks, rafts, and other floating devices for use on the lake, or you may rent canoes or kayaks on site. Motorized boats and jet skis are not allowed.
The campground itself offers ice, firewood, charcoal, and fire starters for sale. Just a mile or two to the left on State Road 42 is a country convenience store with essentials you may need while camping, and if you’d like a nice meal out, there is an Italian restaurant just a ways up the road to the left as well. To the right coming out of the rec area will take you 7 mi to Altoona, a little town with a Dollar General, a couple restaurants, and Graham’s U-Pick Strawberry Farm.
If your expectation is to enjoy nature, swim, hike, bike, float, or jog in a natural setting, cook over an open flame, and get back to a simple way of enjoying life, you will LOVE Clearwater Lake!
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January 29, 2023 Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
Great place to camp! Great camp host.
Camping, hiking, biking and fishing!
Does it get any better!
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January 29, 2023 Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Great site, clean bathrooms, awesome camp sites and super friendly staff. Will be back for sure!
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January 30, 2023 Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
I love this place! It’s so peaceful and relaxing.
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January 31, 2023 Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Camp sites and bathrooms are kept really clean and tidy. Staff are very friendly and helpful
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February 5, 2023 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
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24511 Cr 42, Paisley, FL 32767 United States
Elevation: 16 ft
From the intersection of Florida Highways 19 and 42, go east on Highway 42 toward Paisley. Drive approximately 6 mi 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.
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 757
Nearby city: Deltona, FL
Approx. 20 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 72 ft
Paisley, FL
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