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
Mark D
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Clean, well kept, great hosts and staff. We will be back.
Quincy W
VerifiedDecember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
This was our first camping experience in Clearwater Lake. We found it from a YOUTUBE video and it looked great so we packed up our trailer and went. We arrived after work on Friday. Road was big enough for our Truck and 19ft trailer. Directions were easy to follow even at night. entered the gate code and within 15 min we were parked and set up. Back up was easy in driveway. Pads were even. Loaded up the firepit and started relaxing. The onsite host came by later that night to check on us. I felt safe at the point. Campsites were nicely separated with Brush so you had a since of privacy. There were alot of tenters and about 3 travel trailers including our all of which turned off their Generators at night so it was peaceful. The next morning we checked in at the gate and the Staff was excellent. Had a nice conversation. He told us what to look out for and the trails to hike. We bought some extra wood for the fire. Each site has potable water. We were on site #15 right on the lake. it was just a gorgeous spot. Trails were nice. Everyone was friendly. There was a group camping by us that was loud. not to annoying but the father didn't have an inside voice. he was yelling at the kids at 7am rofl. He put them to work to collect firewood lol It was a great trip we will be back really soon.
Mike T
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Best place to camp in Florida very clean and the staff are very friendly..
John S
VerifiedDecember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
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Jon R
VerifiedDecember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
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Brian E
VerifiedDecember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
Had clean facilities and large sites. Nice trail around the lake.
Robert M H
VerifiedDecember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: B
Clean, quiet, friendly staff
Melisa F
VerifiedDecember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B
This place is a great spot to take the family. This was the first time my family went camping. Bathroom where cleaned, warm showers. The park staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, where we could hunting and where to use our Archery set.
Rick C
VerifiedDecember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
The campground was nice. Staff worked hard to try to keep washrooms clean. We were very disappointed that we could not cancel our last night as we had to leave early.
Cathie B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Loved our time there! Will definitely be back
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
| Category | About |
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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. |
| General |
Extra vehicles will be charged a per-vehicle, per-night fee |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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 |
| General |
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. |
