About Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 38
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (428)
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful campground, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, creating a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors. Many guests appreciate the spacious, well-maintained sites and the variety of outdoor activities available, including swimming, kayaking, and hiking. However, there are concerns about a significant tick infestation, which has affected several campers and their pets, suggesting the need for better awareness and prevention measures.
What Guests Are Saying
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful campground, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, creating a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors. Many guests appreciate the spacious, well-maintained sites and the variety of outdoor activities available, including swimming, kayaking, and hiking. However, there are concerns about a significant tick infestation, which has affected several campers and their pets, suggesting the need for better awareness and prevention measures.
Review Summary
Raul A
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Excelente lugar para pasar unos días muy agradables en familia , mucha tranquilidad, el personal de vigilancia muy amable , los baños buenos . Todo recomendado.
Vera D
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Love Clearwater Lake campground. Very peaceful, clean. The trail around the lake is just about a mile which is enjoyable.
Campground hosts Jerry and Terry are friendly and professional.
John K
VerifiedDecember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area is tops on our list of favorite camping spots! Beautiful woods, private camp sites, and very hospitable, helpful staff. It's also a great place for hiking, and a central spot for paddling other Ocala streams and lakes, particularly Alexander and Juniper Springs. We love this place!
Don M
VerifiedDecember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Very pleasant stay. Helpful staff.
Enrique T
VerifiedDecember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: B
Great Hostess, cleaned facilities,beautiful place, pristine nature and more.
Gerald C
VerifiedDecember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
Very relaxing,
The camp host were so helpful and the place was the cleanest we have camped at.
The showers were awesome, hot water felt good in the cold weather. Everything was so handy and the campsites were very large. This place gets 5 stars from us.
Anya S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Gerry was very helpful!
Showers were not clean, but otherwise grounds were beautiful.
Lorna H
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Weekends are very crowed and loud.
Patricia R
VerifiedDecember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
My husband and I decided to try this place and we were so impressed! Beautiful lake views, hiking trail, dog-friendly. Clean bathrooms with showers. No electricity but that is fine for us because we have solar. Water pickets are available throughout campgrounds. Kayak, canoe and paddle boards are available for rent. Ice and wood available for purchase. We just loved this place. Quiet quaint campground.. So peaceful! We meet the host Jerry & Tari, very nice people. Looking forward to our next trip there!
Lonny & Patty Recore
Rick S
VerifiedDecember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Awesome little campground with large wooded sites. I wouldn't say it was big rig friendly but doable. We have an Alliance Paradigm 29.5 fifthwheel. You must be aware of the overhanging trees especially exiting the hwy and at the bend in loop A [swing wide]. The B loop seemed a little more big rig friendly but just the same research you site location and dimensions. When we visited [Thanksgiving weekend] the place was filled to capacity yet well maintained and the rest rooms were in good order. The campground hosts were beyond nice and more than willing to offer up help or advice. The lake is beautiful, there's nice trails to explore, just a nice park overall. Nothing fancy just a great place to view nature and relax.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 28.9794 / -81.555
Elevation: 16 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campers can check in at 2:00 pm and must check out by 11am. We do not accomodate early check-ins or late check-outs. |
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Campground gate is locked at 6 p.m. during Daylight Savings (Mar - Oct) and 4 p.m. (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. |
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Campsites are limited to 2 tents, 2 vehicles (campers included), and 5 persons. |
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Extra vehicles will be charged a per-vehicle, per-night fee |
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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. |
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Alligators inhabit the area; use caution around water. |
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Private vessel launches in the Juniper Wilderness Run are subject to a fee. |
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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. |
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Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest |
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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. |
