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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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August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: A
Stayed over the weekend. Campground was small but quaint. Beautiful oak trees everywhere. Site 22 was near the bathrooms and parking lot for the lake. Would look for a further spot away from the day use area. Overall really liked it. Saw a lot of deer. Would stay again.
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June 6, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
It was a beautiful, peaceful, quiet campsite.
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March 29, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Clearwater is a very nice campground with relatively even, spacious sites. Folks manning the facility were extremely nice. Bathrooms are spotless and accommodating. Its location is centralized for a home base for paddling 5 of the most beautiful, spring-fed streams in the state. The reason I gave it a 4 is because there are no hookups. I know the federal govt is known for the basics, but for those people who want to stay up to five days, they have trouble minimizing the water and battery usage. The thing that angers me is that they allow generators. Those things run all night long and give off too much exhaust. That is so rude. Why not upgrade to water & electric. That would eliminate the nuisance noise and smell.
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March 23, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Always have a great time at Clearwater Lake. Sites were beautiful, clean and well-maintained, as usual. We will be back!
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March 22, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Beautiful camping experience. Facilities were well kept. Nice trails and beautiful lake. Perfect for an off the grid weekend with family and friends.
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March 18, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
nice quiet camp, my pad wasn't long enough for popup and van
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March 3, 2020 Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
We spent 3 nights here because our site at another campground was reserved for the weekend. The online description for site 24A did not indicate any restrictions or obstructions and did not provide a picture that would have shown a tree in the way for our right side slide. We had to pull forward of the tree which left a very tight spot to park our truck. The camp hosts were quick to demand no tires touching the dirt next to the asphalt but did nothing about the 10 people in 3 tents partying until 3 am at the site behind us (site limit is 5 people and 2 tents) or their extension cord running to the bath house. If you're going to enforce rules, make it the ones that matter. The campground loop is very tight; a little uncomfortable driving our 33 ft 5th wheel out.
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February 16, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Tent camped here with a friend before meeting up with a group of people to backpack a couple of days on the Florida trail. Left our cars at the campground for a fee because we felt that they would be safer there than at the trailhead.
Nice quiet place. Clean shower house. Only drawback was that I didn't had cell phone coverage. Had to drive a few miles to be able to contact my friend when she wasn't arriving on time.
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February 11, 2020 Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
Nice clean quiet Park9
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February 4, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Great location, facilities, and staff
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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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