Standard nonelectric site
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 40 ft
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 38
- Nightly
- $38
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area
National forest / federal in Paisley, Lake County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 38 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
38 sites
Rigs up to 40 ft
Seasonal
Open; hours vary by season (check with concessionaire Naventure).
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Forest Service campground on 32-acre Clearwater Lake at the southeast edge of the Ocala National Forest, a mile from Paisley, with 38 shaded back-in paved sites (no hookups; about 9 fit 40-ft rigs), showers, a dump station and a swim beach. $38 a night on Recreation.gov; 14-night limit, so no long-term stays.
What stands out
- On 32-acre Clearwater Lake with a swim beach; non-motorized boating only
- 38 paved back-in sites, no hookups, $38 a night; about 9 fit 40-ft rigs
- Showers, dump station and dish washing stations
- Trailhead for the 22-mile Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail
- Gate locks as early as 4 p.m. in winter
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Firewood
- Ice
- Lake
- Beach
- Fishing
- Kayak & canoe rentals
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 40 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Campground only, leashed and supervised. Not allowed in the day-use area, bathrooms, the lake or the trail around the lake.
Arrival
- Check-in: 2:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Open; hours vary by season (check with concessionaire Naventure).
Cancellation: $10 service fee withheld from refunds; late-cancellation rules per Recreation.gov policy. No refunds for inclement weather.
Included in the rate: Max 5 people, 2 tents and 2 vehicles (campers included) per site.
Other fees: Extra vehicles charged per vehicle per night (amount not stated). Taxes apply. Senior pass holders get 50% off a single campsite fee.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From FL 19 and FL 42, go east on 42 toward Paisley about 6 miles; entrance on the left.
Rates and fees
- Senior pass: 50% off a single campsite fee.
Rules
- Campground gate locks at 6 p.m. (Mar-Oct) and 4 p.m. (Nov-Mar); late arrivals check in at the Gatehouse next morning or face a no-show charge.
- No early check-ins or late check-outs.
- Bear country: food must be in approved containers or campers may be ejected without refund.
- Alcohol not permitted in the day-use area.
- Only non-motorized boating on Clearwater Lake.
- Max stay 14 nights in a rolling 30 days; soft 2-night weekend and 3-night holiday minimums.
Amenities and services
- Dish washing station in both loops.
Activities and nearby
- Paisley, a mile away, has camping supplies, a post office and a library with Internet access.
- 22-mile Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail links Clearwater Lake to Alexander Springs.
- 1.3-mile nature trail around the lake through pine flatwoods, marsh and oak scrub; Florida National Scenic Trail segment.
Ownership
- Operated by concessionaire Naventure.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
24511 CR 42, Paisley, FL, 32767
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, facilities, notices, rules, directions, cancellation, rates, campsite details (facility, rates and campsite data)
- fs.usda.gov Lake size, 42 spaces, trails, operator, senior discount, alcohol and pet rules, last updated
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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