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Clearwater Lake Rec Area

24511 Cr 42, Paisley, Florida, United States

Waterfront
Canoes
Trailhead
Trail information
Picnic area

Featured amenities

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About Clearwater Lake Rec Area

Clearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida. With a shaded campground, day use picnic area, beach and a nature trail that winds through the pine woods and scrub around Clearwater Lake, this facility has plenty of activities to keep campers occupied. The Ocala National Forest, in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest, contiguous sand pine scrub forest.

Number of accommodations: 38

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
⛺ 14, Loop: A
5 guests · Pet Friendly
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: B
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 9, Loop: A
No Hookups
$38.00
/ per night

Reviews (428)

Verified Only

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

4.5
428 reviews
5
71.5%
306
4
17.5%
75
3
4.9%
21
2
4.2%
18
1
1.9%
8

Ryan W

Verified

November 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A

5

Great Quiet Place with perfect view of lake and wild like was not a nuisance. Clean facility’s and staff was nice.

William H

Verified

November 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A

5

Great camping location. Beautiful lake. Nice bathrooms. The campsite itself was spacious, with grill and fire ring, and plenty of room for the tent.

Siularic Z

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October 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

5

Excelente

James W

Verified

October 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B

4

This was a well-equipped camp ground. The bathrooms/showers were super clean and well lit.

Carlos J R

Verified

September 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

5

Very quiet and clean campsites.
Some campsites are more private than others. We stayed at 14A and it was a short walk to the facilities. Fire pits, grill, storage container, and picnic table per campsite.
We had a great time and would definitely come back.

Vladimir B

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B

5

Beautiful place, Crystal clear lake, very nice stuff .

Nadia D

Verified

June 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A

5

Great Place, super quiet and clean!

Diane M

Verified

May 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

5

My husband and myself had a great time relaxing and enjoying the views as well as our doggie.
The lake was beautiful.👍🏽
The staff was absolutely wonderful! 🙂

Mark L

Verified

May 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A

5

Quiet campground

Beth D

Verified

April 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B

4

The cleanest restrooms ever. Loved the hike around the lake. Swimming was wonderfully relaxing.

Location Clearwater Lake Rec Area

Address:
24511 Cr 42
Paisley, FL, 32767
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 28.9794 / -81.555

Elevation: 16 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
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. 
General

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. 
General

Extra vehicles will be charged a per-vehicle, per-night fee
General

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. 
General

Alligators inhabit the area; use caution around water.
General

Private vessel launches in the Juniper Wilderness Run are subject to a fee. 
General

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.
General

Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
General

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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