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.
Sites & Availability
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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
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.
Jose C
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Great place, great views, bathrooms super clean
Mary C
VerifiedNovember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: B
Well maintained.
Eric R
VerifiedNovember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
One of my favorite campsites
Eric E
VerifiedNovember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
Nice place. Bath house clean and showers were hot. Friendly, helpful staff.
Wesley R
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
The camping areas are beautiful and very spacious, the hosts and staff will keep our family coming back, again and again!
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. |
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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. |
| 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 |
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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. |
