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
Gerardo R
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Very nice spot and beautiful 🌳
kelly c
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
WE only stayed one night but it was peaceful ,the campsites are private and big compared to others which we loved everything was nice and clean the hostesses where nice and helpful we will be back for a longer stay next time for sure!
Brett J
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Excellent camping in the woods. Lots of trees and a good deal of privacy between sites. The picnic table, grill, and fire pit were in good shape. Clean bathrooms. We were right next to the lake but didn’t have any trouble with bugs. Jerry and Terry were very helpful, letting us take a look around before deciding to camp and suggesting the best sites for our needs.
Chris C
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Our campsite, #5, was large and clean. There was a fire ring, picnic table, lantern pole and bear resistant box for food / cooler storage if needed. Vegetation between the sites allow for some privacy. The bathhouse was clean, however the air hand dryer, at least in the men’s room, need to be changed out as it wasn’t blowing hard enough to dry my hands. My wife’s comment was “We can come back here.”
john b
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
The campground manager and staff were very helpful and provided me with assistance when I needed it. Facility is in goog shape.
Timothy L
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
The facility is well maintained, well kept. Our site and facilities utilized all found to be clean and at the ready for use, this included the showers/bathrooms. Staff member stopped by our site to ensure all was good. He did intro self, if I recall correctly his name was Gerry. He indeed made us feel welcomed! Thanks for such a great experience!!
Betzy S
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Facilities were impeccable, campsites are spacious and rangers patrol and check campers to make sure everyone is doing well. The staff is incredibly friendly. I will definitely be back. Absolutely loved camping here!
jayson m
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: B
Camping here was perfect. Expect relaxing vibes and a wonderful scene (weather permitting lol).
Rorie A
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Beautiful, quiet, clean Campground situated around Clearwater lake. Very well maintained showers and bathrooms.
Richard B
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B
The grounds remain beautiful and the camp hosts were friendly.
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
