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		68%
4 star		19%
3 star		5%
2 star		4%
1 star		3%

@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.

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

Beautiful and well run campground

@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!

@EricD4044ADBCE · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #16

We love this place. Caretakers are amazing and take great care of the rec area and camp sites.. Bathrooms are clean and all facilities well maintained. We try to visit as many parks as we can but always come back to Clearwater Lake Rec Area as out favorite. Great starviewing on a clear night. This campground is what got my then 4 year old daughter into camping. I don't want to say too many good things because I want my favorite site to be avaliable.

@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #6

Nice experience with helpful staff.

@DavidF6211822 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #38

Great place to camp, super clean and Host were GREAT.

@MelR003CB5B8B0 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #10

We love this campground. It's small, quiet, and perfect with kids. The little beach by the lake is lovely, and there are nice hikes around. The hosts are super nice. This is our third time camping here, and we'll be back :)

@LandoR4598A202 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #19

It was beautiful and pleasant.

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Nov 4, 2025 at Campsite #13

Very satisfied with this campground. Very spacious and level sites . Sites and bathrooms are kept very clean.

@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #12

The campground was well shaded. The bathrooms were clean. The shower water was hot and easy to adjust. The staff was awesome.

@JessicaM144623 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #15

Beautiful campground and lake. Clean facilities.

@MyronP313A4772 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #34

Hosts were friendly and there at every turn to help or advise. Well kept camp and restrooms. Love comeing to this location.

@MonikaM9905AAA · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #18

I love this campground, nice shady, large sites, dog friendly, a clean lake to swim in and a nice walking trail around the lake and clean facilities.

@johnc3063297 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #8

Beautiful lake and campground.

@RyanS4713424 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #16

Over $130 dollars for tent camping for three nights?! Not a fan of the new policy that makes you book three nights on holiday weekends. Eight dollars in fees just to book online? Really?! We ended up going home early as all we wanted was two nights. These prices are going to push more people into boondocking which will be bad for forrest health in the long term. The facilities were well maintained, as you should expect for that price.

@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #38

Was very much impressed with the visit. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were super clean. The appearance of the park was excellent.

@StaceyGA609EDF · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #3

Terry and Jerry are amazing hosts! The bath houses were incredibly clean and well maintained. The campsites were all immaculate with bear boxes for your food, a pristine grill and fire pit. We spent every morning playing in the lake; whether kayaking or stand up paddle boarding (which we rented for next to nothing from the gate house) or just sitting in our inflatable chairs. The water is clear and warm!We will 100% be back to camp here!!!

@HamilcarF26C10 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #40

Quiet, bathrooms great, felt that my family was safe. Just a great experience overall.

@DeyaniraPDA285 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #17

We were amazed by the beauty of the park and lake, but unfortunately, its heavily infested with ticks. Weve been camping for years and have never experienced anything like this we found ticks in different parts of our bodies and not to mention on our dog. Four days later, were still dealing with them at home. There were no warning signs or prevention info at the entrance, which is very concerning. Were honestly horrified and wish we hadnt gone. Not sure if its tick season, but this was an awful experience.

@StaciaY2DA0447 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #15

Campsite 15 is the absolute best!Cant wait to come back.

@VictorG3714826 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #19

Our camping spot was amazing, the views and water were amazing (very cold though). The shower facilities were cleaner than expected. The trail around the lake was amazing. Jerry and the other host were very helpful and friendly.

@MiguelV6C7685D · Camped on Mar 17, 2025 at Campsite #16

we stay here at least once a year and its always a great time. the staff is super friendly and accommodating. hot showers are a nice thing and the area is always clea .

@lauriew444CFA0 · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #36

I have been camping at this park many times and love it. This last visit was horrible. The noise from other campers was so loud one of us had to go and ask them to keep it down. They were playing music and screaming well into the night. Both loops had many sites that were very loud, kids running through other campsites and several teens right by our site on the water yelling loudly at 7:00 in the morning. The bathrooms smelled horrible when we arrived but that was cleaned up the next day. I am sure there is not much you can do, but you have a right to know.

@SimonSD32F56F2 · Camped on Mar 4, 2025 at Campsite #36

Small lake, but very quiet. Nice shady sites and clean bathroom. I was in B loop.

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