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
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Reviews (433)
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Rec Area offers a beautiful and clean campground with spacious and well-maintained sites, friendly hosts, and excellent restroom facilities with hot showers. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, access to the Florida Trail, and fun activities such as kayaking and nature walks. However, some guests noted a tick problem and expressed concern about pricing and booking policies, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Rec Area offers a beautiful and clean campground with spacious and well-maintained sites, friendly hosts, and excellent restroom facilities with hot showers. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, access to the Florida Trail, and fun activities such as kayaking and nature walks. However, some guests noted a tick problem and expressed concern about pricing and booking policies, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
Review Summary
Mel R
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We love this campground. It's small, quiet, and perfect with kids. The little beach by the lake is lovely, and there are nice hikes around. The hosts are super nice. This is our third time camping here, and we'll be back :)
David F
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: B
Great place to camp, super clean and Host were GREAT.
Lando R
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
It was beautiful and pleasant.
john m
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Very satisfied with this campground. Very spacious and level sites . Sites and bathrooms are kept very clean.
David B
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
The campground was well shaded. The bathrooms were clean. The shower water was hot and easy to adjust. The staff was awesome.
Jessica M
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Beautiful campground and lake. Clean facilities.
James L
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Myron P
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
Hosts were friendly and there at every turn to help or advise. Well kept camp and restrooms. Love comeing to this location.
John C
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A
Beautiful lake and campground.
Monika M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
I love this campground, nice shady, large sites, dog friendly, a clean lake to swim in and a nice walking trail around the lake and clean facilities.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 28.9794 / -81.555
Elevation: 16 feet
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: June 3, 2026
