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Campsite #42 at Clearwater Lake Rec Area, FL
$37
Campsite #42
| Drive-In | 5 people |
| 40 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/25
3/6
Campsite #42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 40ft driveway, Fire ring, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (15)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 27% |
| 3 star | | 7% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DallasS6C829F4 · Camped on Jan 10, 2025 at Campsite #42
Nice hosts; clean bathrooms
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Mar 3, 2024 at Campsite #42
Ive been using Rec. com for years staying at different camp locations I stay at a location that best meets my needs for my other activities While at my last and other stays the personal is always courteous and always offers help, there were 6 people I meet that worked there and everyone of them were courteous and professional
@CindyjoDB8BCC3 · Camped on Jul 31, 2023 at Campsite #42
Everything about this campground was great. Visited during off season. Loved the staff. Lost my AirPods and got a huge amount of help trying to find them. Although they ended up being found on trail, not in the campground, they did everything they could to help me out. Much appreciated. Love this campground and will definitely be back!!!
@JenningsH33450 · Camped on Jan 12, 2023 at Campsite #42
Awesome campground. The clearance along the road is too low for many RVs. Many branches need to be trimmed. It is obvious that campers are hitting the overhead branches.At a minimum a sign should be installed stating that there are many spots with too low a clearance.
@StanB6403826 · Camped on Dec 22, 2022 at Campsite #42
Nice quiet campground. Wonderful hiking trails in the area. Loved it and would stay again!
@DanK6653884 · Camped on Dec 16, 2022 at Campsite #42
Campground hosts were very helpful, great people. Would definitely go back in the future
@RexJ9E124978FF · Camped on Dec 12, 2022 at Campsite #42
Check in was very smooth and hosts were very helpfull! Bath house really clean as were the grounds. Thank you for the wonderful campground.
@HollyM4524340 · Camped on Feb 18, 2022 at Campsite #42
The park is beautiful but... The prices are ridiculous for not full hookup. It's less expensive camping at the intercostal water with full water and electrical hookup.The campsite is really pretty and the water is beautiful. The showers have nice hot water but shower heads were clogged.We camp here a lot and usually the camp host are nice. This time the camp host were rude. They walked right up in our friends campsite and was snooping around while he was taking a nap in his camper. Then yelled at him for having paper in his fire ring. Hopefully she won't be there next time.
@StevenW5993867 · Camped on Dec 1, 2021 at Campsite #42
Well maintained quiet park. We were there Wednesday and Thursday, lots of open sites. Site backed up to bathrooms which has very bright lights. Next time I will pick a site farther away.
@StevenW113 · Camped on Dec 1, 2021 at Campsite #42
Well maintained quiet park. We were there Wednesday and Thursday, lots of open sites. Site backed up to bathrooms which has very bright lights. Next time I will pick a site farther away.
@RobertS818 · Camped on Mar 15, 2021 at Campsite #42
Outstanding camping site. Spotless bathrooms. Nice trails.
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Mar 15, 2021 at Campsite #42
Outstanding camping site. Spotless bathrooms. Nice trails.
@RolandJ6AAE961 · Camped on Feb 23, 2021 at Campsite #42
Very quiet park. Well maintained bath house and grounds. Staff is friendly and helpful. Note that contrary to the web site this is a no hookup park. Cellular signal for Verizon was good.
@RolandJ765 · Camped on Feb 23, 2021 at Campsite #42
Very quiet park. Well maintained bath house and grounds. Staff is friendly and helpful. Note that contrary to the web site this is a no hookup park. Cellular signal for Verizon was good.
@cindyv3F586B15 · Camped on Jan 17, 2020 at Campsite #42
This was our 3rd time visiting with a large group of about 10-12 families that go annually. The park is beautiful and peaceful in itself. Unfortunately, this year, we had a negative encounter with Jim, the campground host. We were taking pictures of our kids in a beautiful tree while they sat on a low lying branch, about 4 feet off the ground. He comes out of his camper and in a very nasty manner starts yelling at us about killing a 100 year old tree. When we couldnt completely understand what he was saying, another mom said Im sorry, I cant hear you and he barked back at her well thats obvious! Get down before I call the ranger and give you a citation. At first we all thought he was joking. When we realized he was just a nasty old curmudgeon, we said ok and they got out of the tree. We asked him if there is a law about tree climbing because we had never heard of it nor did we see a sign about it. We certainly were not intending to break any laws. When we got back to our camp, we checked the campground rules and never saw anything about tree climbing. For heavens sake, weve climbed trees our whole lives without breaking any laws. We all want our kids off electronics and to enjoy the outdoors, then to run into this nasty jerk, was disappointing to say the least. And even if this is a rule, why be so nasty and speak to us in such a rude manner. So if this park seems to be loosing guests, I have a pretty good idea of why. I think Jim wants the entire park to himself. If you decide to give this park a try, good luck and beware of Jims rules. For our next family camping trip, we will be looking elsewhere, where kids are allowed to be kids and climb trees
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