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449 reviews
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is highly praised for its spacious, well-maintained campsites and friendly, supportive staff, making it a favorite for many campers. The natural setting and lake provide enjoyable swimming and outdoor activities, although there are concerns regarding ticks and the recent algae bloom in the water. Overall, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness of the facilities, with many expressing their intention to return.
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February 14, 2022 Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
We had a great time at Clearwater Lake. Everyone was courteous and helpful. We had a great view of the lake. The sites and bathrooms are clean and well maintained. You can't go wrong staying here.
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February 11, 2022 Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
This is my favorite campground. Emma and the other staff are friendly and helpful, and the campground is immaculate. Campsites are large and shady. I really like the loop hike around the lake and cycling on the Paisley trail.
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February 9, 2022 Stayed at: 38, Loop: B
Clean beautiful site and staff were extremely polite, friendly and helpful
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February 7, 2022 Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
It is a great campground with private sites, lots of trees & very quiet.
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February 6, 2022 Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
We knew that there would be no hookups for our travel trailer so that was not an issue. We were prepared to shower in the bathrooms and use our battery and propane to run the basics. We were not prepared for the unlevel sites however and had to switch to a new site after not being able to safely level our trailer at this first one. Luckily the site across the road was available. The campground was very nice. Clean, hot showers. Lovely lake and beautiful sunsets. We like hiking and the Florida Trail is right at the entrance. We managed to do a 10 mi hike to Duck pond and back! We will definitely be back but will be more picky about finding a level site next time!
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February 6, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Beautiful sites with excellent trail access.
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February 4, 2022 Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Nice campground, but expensive. Run by a contractor. They charged us $9/night for the 3rd car, which was not allowed to park on our site but had to be parked at the rest room area, a ways away. A 3rd vehicle that was an RV would have been free and able to park on the site. The personnel there give us elaborate made-up stories about how if we park on the grass, we'll ruin the special sand that they have there. Transparently ridiculous. I felt jammed by the cost and their rules.
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January 27, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
Camp host very helpful at checkin since I didn't have phone reception.
Nice trail walk around the lake.
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January 26, 2022 Stayed at: 37, Loop: B
This is a wonderful destination for tent or RV. No shortage of trails for hiking or biking and a gorgeous lake to catch a sunset on.
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January 24, 2022 Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Nice place. Great staff. Very helpful. The vew was very nice.
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24511 Cr 42, Paisley, FL 32767 United States
Elevation: 16 ft
From the intersection of Florida Highways 19 and 42, go east on Highway 42 toward Paisley. Drive approximately 6 mi 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.
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 757
Nearby city: Deltona, FL
Approx. 20 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 72 ft
Paisley, FL
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