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37 sites
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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
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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
James M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Camp host was very nice and the facility was clean and pretty quiet in loop 2
Marcy C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Would definitely recommend! This was a great camping experience. Each campsite is well maintained and has a fire pit, grill, large bear locker (with option for using a padlock), parking pad (large enough for 2 cars/trucks or small camper) and large picnic table. There is drinking water available and the bathroom facilities are very clean. The showers have surprisingly good water pressure and are actually HOT! The lake is lovely and there are tons of hiking options from the camping area or nearby. You can purchase firewood and ice right at the guard house. The hosts were super friendly as well. Just know that the campsites are close to each other and there are famines, groups, dogs etc. So you don't have a private campsite. DeLand is about a 40 min drive if you need supplies or want an afternoon in town.
Julie L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Camp hosts were helpful.
chris n
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: B
Enjoyed the lack of large RV sites with hookups. Wished for electric receptacle in bath but understand human ingenuity for abuse nice quiet family atmosphere. Will return
Dan K
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Place is kept clean, bathrooms are very clean. Hot shower is great. Several hiking trails to use. Sunsets over the lake are nice. Great experience!
James C
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Online scheduling was good. The staff working the gate were awesome, site was great, good experience.
Wallace D
VerifiedDecember 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Very clean facilities. The staff was friendly and helpful. Nice tree canopy over all of the sites but there is limited privacy from other sites. Close to the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Sue S
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Absolutely lovely and clean campground. Super-helpful staff. I couldn't believe it when I got a call from Emma to be sure I knew the pass code and other important things prior to arriving. And the campground hosts, Cindy and her husband (missed getting his name), were awesome! Great to have ice and firewood available for purchase.
Joyce S
VerifiedDecember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
We enjoyed camping at Clearwater Lake very much wish we could have stayed longer. The bath house was kept very clean but would have liked the shower seats a little larger and more hooks to hang your clothes while taking a shower. We look forward to camping again at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area campground. Thank you
Oscar R
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
excellent attention, I come from Rhode Island and I was very surprised that there are no mosquitoes wow excellent that, everything is very clean the bathrooms I recommend it 100%
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.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
