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Clearwater Lake Rec Area
4.58602 reviews24511 CR 42, PAISLEY, FL 32767
Top 22% in FLFallSummer Destination
Quick Facts
98 ftPrice
$38/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
42 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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98 ftPrice
$38/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
42 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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$38.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV NONELECTRIC: $38.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $38.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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24511 CR 42, PAISLEY, FL 32767
Clearwater Lake Rec Area
24511 CR 42, PAISLEY, FL 32767
Nearby places
Paisley (1 mile, less than 5 minutes), Altoona (7 miles, approximately 15 minutes), DeLand (approximately 40 miles, 40 minutes), Daytona Beach (approximately 60 miles, 1 hour).
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Clearwater Lake Rec Area
$38.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV NONELECTRIC: $38.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $38.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
No campsite fee categories listed.
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Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 94% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 502 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade A+.Staff & hosts
- Grade A.Cleanliness
- Grade A.Safety
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- Grade C.Getting there
- Grade C.Rules & policies
- Grade C.Value
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Reference information about Clearwater Lake Rec Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p><img align="left" alt="Empty campground in the forest." margin="20px 20px 20px 20px" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/FSEPRD907267.jpg" style="width: 600px; height: 300px; padding-bottom: 15px;" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This 42-space campground provides breezy lakefront sites along Clearwater Lake. It accommodates both trailers and tents, and has bathhouses with warm showers. Campers can swim, grill, walk around the lake on the nature trail, mountain bike on the Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail, hike on the Florida Trail, or just drift across the water in a kayak, trailing a line and waiting for a nibble. </p><p paraeid="{e1d79778-ae8d-4cb7-bd09-c1eb29061c8b}{228}" paraid="452129344"><strong>Boating</strong></p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="1" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{e1d79778-ae8d-4cb7-bd09-c1eb29061c8b}{240}" paraid="690862963">Paddle your canoe or kayak across the placid waters of Clearwater Lake in search of a quiet spot along the reedy shoreline. It's slightly more than a mile circuit around the edge of the lake.</p></li></ul><p paraeid="{e1d79778-ae8d-4cb7-bd09-c1eb29061c8b}{247}" paraid="1969685263"><strong>Camping </strong></p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="8" role="listitem"><p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{081d6bbe-21fd-4220-8c72-cae3efd9b6ec}{43}" paraid="1124425050" xml:lang="EN-US">Nicely shaded, the 42-space Clearwater Lake Campground provides breezy lakefront sites. It accommodates both trailers and tents, and has bathhouses with warm showers.</p></li></ul><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{5}" paraid="75835948"><strong>Fishing</strong></p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{64}" paraid="49553516">Cast a line from your campsite or wade out into the grassy shallows for a chance to catch both bream and catfish.</p></li></ul><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{5}" paraid="75835948"><b>Mountain Biking</b></p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{64}" paraid="49553516">Explore 22 miles of singletrack along the Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail between Alexander Springs Recreation Area and Clearwater Lake Recreation Area.</p></li></ul><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{5}" paraid="75835948"><strong>Swimming</strong></p><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-listid="2" role="listitem"><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{64}" paraid="49553516">A swimming beach along Clearwater Lake, accessible through the day use area, provides a place for families to frolic in the water.</p></li></ul><p paraeid="{8a5664ed-c3b7-4df9-a8b6-027e03793b06}{64}" paraid="49553516">This site is operated by <a href="http://www.naventure.com/outdoor-adventure-florida">Naventure</a>.</p>
Activities
<p>Campsites accommodate tents or trailers. 42 sites, maximum 14 consecutive day stay limit within 30 days. Reservations suggested.</p> <p> </p>
About the campground
The elevation is 100 ft. The campground, situated in a stand of Spanish moss-draped live oak and hammock trees, has two unnamed loops. It has a grass understory and pleasantly groomed appearance. The separation between sites provides good privacy and some campsites overlook Clearwater Lake. Each campsites also has a lantern pole and pedestal grille. Ice, firewood, and canoe rentals are available from host. . This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques. It is also alligator country; practice caution around water, especially with small dogs.
Seasons & access
Maximum Stay Permitted: 4/16 thru 10/14 - 14 days 10/15 thru 4/15 - 6 mos.
Facilities
Clearwater Lake is 30 acres. Hiking: Paisley Woods Mtn. Bike Trail - 22 miles Clearwater Lake Loop Trail - 1 mile Florida National Scenic Trail Fishing: Largemouth bass and panfish
Water activities
Clearwater Lake is 30 acres.
RV information
The parking aprons are paved and level and all about the same size.
Directions
In Altoona, FL, at the intersection of State Rt. 19 and County Rt. 42, take Rt. 42 east for 6.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
- National Forest
- Ocala National Forest
- Ranger District
- Seminole
- Elevation
- 100
- Rate
- $18.50 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
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