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
Christa K
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
We have been camping here for years. The campground is great. The online booking is not so great. Forced to pay for 3 nights even though we only stayed for 2, due to Monday being a Holiday (Columbus day?)
Michal F
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
Great spot.
Patricia T
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
Wonderful campground for swimming. The water is Crystal clear and warm with a sandy bottom. Camp workers are always done peasant. My only complaint was we were told we needed to be out of the water at 5:30 which was ridiculous we were the only people there it made no sense. We got there around 4:30. Don’t know if we’ll go back for an overnight stay again.
diyanira C
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Our family loved this place, we'll coming back, the staff was amazing, clean bath house with hot water, we reserved site A16 and got flooded the first night, the staff was so nice that moved us to site A14 that was big, had better drainage and it was perfect for our tent. The place is quiet, not crowded, the lake is perfect for little kids, clear water and warm.
Rustam K
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
My wife and child and I have been traveling all over America for 2 months now and to be honest, we have not seen a better campsite. Very clean and beautiful campsite. The staff is very kind and accommodating. Helped with everything. The water in the lake is crystal clear. Canoes can be rented. The campsite has a lot of animals, squirrels, birds, turtles. We really enjoyed our stay at this campsite. We recommend to everyone. Too bad there is no electricity. it would be 10 out of 10. And so 9 out of 10.
Berkis E
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
Our experience at Clearwater was AMAZING! The campgrounds are extremely well kept, the staff is wonderful. The staff continuously check in on us and made sure we were good with ice or needed any help w anything, we ran out of propane and one offered a tank to us. The staff is what makes us want to return again. Not to mention, the views and lake are awesome. Beautiful site, definitely one of the greatest Ove visited in Fl.
Mark P
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
From start to finish I loved Clearwater Lake. I purchased some firewood and ice as I checked in. They then delivered it to my campsite. Talk about customer service. Lovely campground and lake. Plenty of hiking trails and a private boat launch area. I will definitely be returning in the near future.
Myron P
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
Great place and a peaceful experience.
Kristian A
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
I never write reviews...but I have to write how above and beyond the staff is at this campsite. This is the best experience we've had from any campsite we've ever visited. The sites are clean and orderly, the showers are spotless and the staff does an amazing job keeping it all that way. But more than that...my partner and I were in a bad car wreck one of our camping nights and could not make it to the site that night. We called the staff and felt 100% secure knowing they were watching our belongings and were understanding with our late check out the next day. Several staff members checked up on us...and I can't say enough good things about this staff and experience with them (even under the unfortunate circumstance). We will definitely visit again!
F. Javier M
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Wonderful time!!! Great support team!!!
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
