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
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!
ROBERT W
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
I was able to secure a campsite online while I was still traveling from the Atlantic coast on my way to the Gulf coast. The campsite was well maintained. The clean bathhouse with a designated dish washing station was a nice touch. I would absolutely stay there again.
Michael B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
The whole team at Clearwater lake is outstanding. Terri and Jerry are wonderful. They are always checking to make sure everything is ok. It's like they are old friends as soon as you meet them.
Jason A
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Had a great time at this place! Enjoyed the beautiful Clearwater lake swimming with my son. Will definitely be back. The hosts working there were wonderful!
Walt H
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Beautiful campground! Hosts are amazing. Already planning my next visit.
Elaine H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
The bath house was always spotless! The rules and restrictions were ridiculous concerning pets. There are so many of us that travel with our pets and all the restrictions keep us from enjoying campgrounds. I understand not letting them on the very small beach but not on the trail around the pond is kinda just plain wrong. AND THEY MAKE YOU CHECK OUT TOO TO EARLY, MY CANVAS TENT IS NOW COVERED IN MOLD DUE TO HAVING TO PACK UP DAMP!!!
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.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- 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
