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
Tony C
VerifiedApril 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Nice campground!!!!
Terrence O
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: B
The sites were well maintained - vegetation cleared and grounds clean, baths and showers were well maintained and very nice. We will be back.
Terrence B
VerifiedApril 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A
Nice little well run campground .The hosts were friendly and actually worked like they are expected to.
Fred L
VerifiedApril 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Loved kayak fishing here! The camp hosts Jerry & Terry were terrific - friendly, answered our questions, & shared interesting local info! Fun people to be around!
Deborah K
VerifiedMarch 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Great campground, wonderful hosts!
Deborah K
VerifiedMarch 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Lovely campground and the hosts are wonderful people! Also loved the local community library nearby, the librarian is awesome!
Martha S
VerifiedMarch 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
Campground was fine with two exceptions - generator policy allowed our neighbor to run his generator from 8AM to 10PM continuously. Said he needed it for TV and A/C (even though the highs were in the 70's). How rude! The other issue was ticks! Never seen so many. We stayed 4 nights and pulled of a half-dozen ticks off each of us! Tiny ones!
Gary L
VerifiedMarch 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Very clean restrooms the volunteers really made my experience great
chris r
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
The campground is beautiful and close to trails . Great Florida weekends end here
Eunice H
VerifiedMarch 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: B
Nice campsites with lots of shade and bear boxes, public facilities were kept very clean. The dishwashing room is great.
The Florida Trail and Paisley Bike Trail trailhead is .25-.5 miles from campsites, so you can hike north or south or ride north. Trails are in great condition.
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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
