Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Clearwater Lake Rec Area is a national forest campground in Florida. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 28.97944, -81.55500
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 352-669-0078
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Overview Clearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida. With a shaded campground, day use picnic area, beach and a nature trail that winds through the pine woods and scrub around Clearwater Lake, this facility has plenty of activities to keep campers occupied. The Ocala National Forest, in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest, contiguous sand pine scrub forest. Recreation The abundant water in the area offers many opportunities for recreation. In addition to swimming in the lake, a 7-mile canoe trail meanders not far from Clearwater Lake. Canoe rentals are available at the campground. Campers can fish for largemouth bass, brim or catfish. Hikers have access to the Clearwater Lake Loop Trail, a 1.3-mile nature trail; a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic Trail; and mountain bikers can ride the Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail, a 22-mile forested path. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. It is also alligator country; practice caution around water. Facilities The campground area is nicely shaded, its breezy lakefront sites border Clearwater Lake. Sites accommodate motor homes, trailers and tents, and flush toilets and showers are available. A dish washing station is also available in both loop
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 249 designated routes (324 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Lake Campground | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Clearwater Lake | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Seneca | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Del Grover (Adirondack) | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| LaMott Family Staff Camp | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Burke | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.