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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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January 25, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Bear box was so convenient. This is a very beautiful, very well maintained campground. Every site is beautiful and spacious. The lake is clear and so beautiful especially in the morning. Me and my crew highly recommend this campground!
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January 23, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
the hosts were very pleasant n helpfull,@ answering any questions we had.we camped here numorous times over the yrs,n we are always pleased with how clean it always is.We rate this place with a 5 star.
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January 17, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
We stayed three nights, in Thursday, out Sunday, in loop 1, space 19. The campground is nice and well maintained. The lake and surroundings are beautiful. We shared beach space with four Sandhill Cranes one morning and they gave us quite a show. The crowd was really quiet on Thursday night, but made a bit more noise Friday and Saturday. Not bad, just had stereos playing and such, and they did get quiet before 10 PM. The sites are paved, but narrow. Ours was just exactly wide enough for our 22’ trailer withe the tires right to the edge of the pavement. There was not an inch to spare. There is quite a bit of traffic noise from county road 44, which for an apparently rural road, stays pretty busy. Verizon cell service ranges from 0 to a weak 2 bars depending on where you stand. Using a hotspot without a booster I was able to join a video conference and did not have any issues with bandwidth. The campground staff and host were awesome.
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January 12, 2021 Stayed at: 38, Loop: B
Great campground. The camp host during our stay was Joe, and he was so friendly and helpful in helping us find our first come first serve spot. (I recommend site 18) Great mountain biking and hiking right close by. Miles and miles of off road trails in Ocala forest. We were there during hunting season and there were lots of hunters around. Kind of ruined the vibe in my opinion, but still a beautiful forest.
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January 11, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Place was clean and organized. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The location was easy to find and had easy access to all roads.
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January 11, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Beautiful location, friendly staff, clean restrooms.
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January 10, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
The gentleman who checked us in was very friendly and welcoming! Campsite and bathrooms were clean! We will be back!
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January 6, 2021 Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
Awesome!!
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January 6, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Site was very well maintained, staff was great. Beautiful setting.
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January 6, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Another great stay at Clearwater; as usual!
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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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