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
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
Alejandra C
VerifiedDecember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Great place to be with the family and kids. Quiet at night, beautiful landscape and clean. The spaces for camping and wide, clean and comfortable. The staff is respectful and kind, very helpful when you need anything. We had a great time there, will definitely be back in the future.
Robert M H
VerifiedDecember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: B
Clean,Quiet, friendly staff
Eric D
VerifiedDecember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
My dad and I always used to camp here and ever since the new staff have came in it hasn’t been the same. They are rude and lazy. They close the park two hours early (got there at 4:00pm online and sign says 6:00pm, the sign had a printed out number four taped on and the gates were locked no one in the guard house), and are not helpful with anything. Even when you show them you had made a reservation online they can’t even get the camp site number right.
Christopher C
VerifiedNovember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
The staff there that looks after the facility like the own it. Great job crew.
Nicole L
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
I always have a great time with the family when I'm here, weather its for the day or for the weekend. The staff is friendly, the upkeep and rules are fair. Dogs are allowed on the trails, they are only not allowed at the beach or the trail around the lake. A nice little hidden gem.
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.
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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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
