Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates38 total sites
RV Sites
37 sites
Tent Sites
1 site
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
Rates, Sites & Availability
38 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
38 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (445)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Cassie L
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
We enjoyed our mini vacay at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area. We stayed for 4 nights, and we are absolutely in love with this park! From the time that we checked in to the time that we left, we were extremely happy from the park itself to the campground manager Jerry and his wife Terry along with the campground host, Joe. The park was exceptionally clean and well kept. The shower/bath house was very clean and the showers we warm. The swimming area was white sand beach like and a great place for kids of all ages. They offer canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals to explore the lake. The lake is spring fed, and the water is crystal clear. Our campsite was clean and well taken care of.
If you haven’t been to Clearwater Lake even for day use, you should check it out.
I can’t express how accommodating and helpful the staff is! They really know how to make you feel welcomed!
Erich A
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
In a dry camping this was good. We were real close to beach so that was very good
Robert M H
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
Clean, quiet, friendly staff.
Randi R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
We had a great time camping at Clearwater Lake Recreational Area. It's a short walk to the water and facilities we're clean. They even have a dishwashing room!
Petra S
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
As always, the couple running the campground were so amazing and helpful! We were lucky to get site 41 again and it’s a favorite. We rented a canoe this time which was fun and the sunset was incredible! Clean bathrooms and beautiful surroundings!
alyssa m
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Owners are very nice, bathrooms are clean and campsites are well kept. You do have to drive a bit to go into the bigger towns for activities, but it’s worth it to stay here!
john b
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
The whole camp ground was in great shape. The camp hosts were amazing and the quiet and private sites were perfect. bathhouse are super clean, hot water in showers.
Mark T
VerifiedNovember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
The park was beautiful and the park grounds were very well maintained. The staff could not have been nicer.
Rachel S
VerifiedNovember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
This campground is a hidden gem! Site 13 is such a great spot. It has beautiful views of the lake and privacy from the sites next to it. I loved that I could walk down to the lake from my site. The bathrooms, showers, and dish washing room were very clean and in good shape. I really liked that there were multiple spots for drinking water & trashcans throughout the campground.
The hiking trail was well maintained, but keep an eye out for snakes! When I went it was a little too cold for swimming, but I did Paddleboard around the lake which was so nice. Overall a great spot and can’t wait to come back.
Daniel C
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: B
Wonderful park staff!
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.
Elevation: 16 feet
1.5 mi drive to downtown Paisley (about 3 min)
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: September 8, 2026
