Clearwater Lake Rec Area, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Clearwater Lake Rec Area is located in the Seminole Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (41 min north of Apopka, FL) with an elevation of 51 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $34.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		69%
4 star		17%
3 star		5%
2 star		5%
1 star		3%

@RitaT48C13E68A · Camped on Mar 9, 2026 at Campsite #1

The beach was so nice to have. The fish and turtles swim right up to you.

@RitaT48C13E68A · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #1

Nice little beach. The turtles and fish swim right up to you.

@BruceT1238373 · Camped on Mar 2, 2026 at Campsite #17

Been a good customer at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area for many years. I always enjoy the Ocala Forest. But I am still very unhappy about changing the checkout time to 11 AM. Quite frankly, it's ridiculous. There is very little that needs to be done for the next guest and during the weekdays that goes double since there aren't really that many campers. I always feel like I have to rush on the morning I have to leave, and there certainly is no time to take one last bike ride or hike. Therefore, I spend more time at the State Parks now which still have a 1PM departure time.

@RickZ0C581AA68 · Camped on Feb 26, 2026 at Campsite #13

Great vies

@RonaldG6254276 · Camped on Feb 24, 2026 at Campsite #35

Had a wonderful first time experience in Ocala National Forest. Clearlake Campground is in a beautiful setting. I was on the B Loop and as soon as I parked I walked the Lake Trail, which was spotless and empty. Beautiful and peaceful. The campground was also spotless and the site were very well equipped. Especially appreciated the bear-proof food lockers (although no bears were seen). The restrooms were GREAT! Immaculate and well-maintained. Dishwashing Station? How cool! Shower? Needed after several hours on the Florida Trail. Especially nice were the gate keeper and camp host. Both were very friendly, helpful, and informative. I really appreciated that. Overall, a fun experience that Im sure to repeat.

@ThomasD6597226 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #13

beautiful location on the lake. easy to get to.

@DanielA240E810 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #38

Best 5 day vacation in years spent with my son. We found our new spot, friendly humans are all we encountered and the peace was overwhelming, thank you.

@TinaN6262DE0C8 · Camped on Feb 19, 2026 at Campsite #3

Fun shallow area for kids to swim clean camp sites but beware of fleas and ticks they are infested my 3 yr old got 3 ticks on him even with tic spray and my puppy also got fleas and ticks even after he had been treated.

@BarbaraI2B96BF · Camped on Feb 16, 2026 at Campsite #15

Great campground, clean bathrooms, great hosts

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Feb 12, 2026 at Campsite #41

I love coming here, the hosts are as nice as can be. Unfortunately too many others feel the same way...........

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Feb 10, 2026 at Campsite #11

The campground is beautiful and the staff members were kind and very helpful. The bath houses were very clean and well kept. We stayed during the week and there were very few other campers there. The only reason I gave only three stars is that there was one group that was very noisy. The first day and night they yelled, blew an air horn and talked over a loudspeaker. It was constant and went on for hours. Unfortunately we didnt realize that we should have complained to the camp host because the second day he came by our site and asked if they had been noisy and then he went over to their site and told them they had to settle down. He paid very close attention once he knew they were a problem. From then on during the night they were quiet but they were still very noisy during the day. It seems that no matter where you go you can always run into a disrespectful group. We didnt hear a peep out of anyone else in the whole campground. I cant say enough positive things about the camp host and the lady that checked us in. They were great.

@DeeMBF5918746F · Camped on Jan 28, 2026 at Campsite #22

Helpful staff, clean restrooms, wonderful campsite. Wood and ice available for purchase onsite. Fire pit includes a swivel grate for maximum cooking convenience and there is also a separate grill for those who prefer traditional charcoal/standup. Easy access to Florida Trail and Paisley Bike Trail trailhead. Highly recommend.

@GaryL6692356 · Camped on Jan 26, 2026 at Campsite #25

Beautiful campground, large sites, clean, hot water, Jerry & Terry were very helpful, good people treated me like family. I have camped here numerous times over the years its always an exception experience!

@PoChunL9891CD1 · Camped on Jan 23, 2026 at Campsite #20

Love this campsite, spacious, clean facilities, nice staff, the only thing thats bothered us was the ticks on our dog.

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@HamilcarF26C10 · Camped on Jan 16, 2026 at Campsite #40

If you need quiet, secluded and a enjoyable place, this is where is b at! Love this place, love the staff.

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@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Jan 9, 2026 at Campsite #8

The attendants were courteous, polite, and friendly. Super helpful when asked about the local area.

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@keithh9614073 · Camped on Dec 26, 2025 at Campsite #8

Great experience! Clean spacious campsites. Clean restroom/showers. Very friendly and helpful staff. My only recommendation is bring your own firewood if allowed. What they sell at the campground is small slivers and expensive.

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@KevinQ56D98ABC · Camped on Dec 16, 2025 at Campsite #13

The drinking water should be tested for portability. It does not smell potable.

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@MarkD7704923 · Camped on Dec 15, 2025 at Campsite #28

Great place. Campground hosts are top notch. The place is clean and well kept. Campsites are spacious and the lack of electrical hookups keeps it rustic and free of huge RVs. It is the best of a traditional campground.

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@jackw5749867 · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #3

Way too expensive. Was coming off of the Florida Trail, so $50 for one night was just too unreasonable for a backpacker not using all the amenities. If it wasnt so late I likely would have just pushed through to the next site. At least they have potable water and bear protection.

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@RobertMH731F8C · Camped on Dec 3, 2025 at Campsite #39

Friendly park personnel and clean facilities.

@BobJ8586438834 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #27

Beautiful and well run campground

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@LizP4106036 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #28

My husband and I took our grandchildren for two nights and they had a blast. They loved canoeing, the nature walks and having a fire at the end of the day. We will definitely take them back soon. The camp hosts were super friendly and nice.

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@ShirleyG906017 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #26

Love it there nice biking and walking trails.

@KerryS8905277 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #20

This is a perfect family campsite. The lake is clear due to it being spring fed, and there are trails galore. Bathing area/restrooms are very clean and hosts are very nice. The campsite itself has a charcoal grill, lantern pole and fire ring with swing away cooking grate. Perfect!

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