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| Location | Paisley, Florida |
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| Nightly rate (listed) | From $38/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (386 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 26 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Florida RV parks with: Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Clearwater Lake Rec Area, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights51 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights45 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights30 sites open for every night · from $38/night
Clearwater Lake Rec Area is a Recreation.gov campground in Paisley. It lists 26 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft (official limit). Listed amenities include showers and a dump station, and pets are allowed.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 35 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 17 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 10 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 12 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 28 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 26 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 34 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 25 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 1 standard nonelectric | ✓ |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (386 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Hosts were friendly and there at every turn to help or advise. Well kept camp and restrooms. Love comeing to this location. ”
“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.”
24511 CR 42 · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list.
24511 CR 42
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Clearwater Lake Recreation Area sits on the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest just outside Paisley, about six miles east of the Highway 19/42 junction. The campground's 38 sites are set under a mix of pines and palms and many back directly onto the breezy shore of Clearwater Lake; every site is configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, with level parking pads and open space for pitching a tent. There are two loops with dish-washing stations, flush toilets and hot showers, but no electrical or sewer hookups, so plan on dry-camping essentials if you arrive in an RV. A small sandy beach and a day-use picnic area provide easy lake access for swimmers and sunbathers, and the town of Paisley about a mile away has basic supplies, a post office and a library with Internet access if you need to restock or check email. The area offers water- and trail-based recreation right from the campground: canoe rentals are available on-site and a 7-mile canoe trail runs nearby, while anglers can try for largemouth bass, brim or catfish from shore or boat. Hikers can follow the 1.3-mile Clearwater Lake Loop nature trail or pick up a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic Trail; mountain bikers will appreciate the 22-mile Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail, and the broader Ocala National Forest provides extensive off-road trail systems and hunting opportunities a short drive away. Wildlife is abundant expect to see turtles, deer, raccoons, many birds and even black bear; this is also alligator country, so store food securely and use caution around water. For reservations and facility-specific details call (352) 669-0078; you may cancel a reservation online or through the call center but a $10 service fee is withheld from refunds, cancellations may be considered late depending on timing, and refunds are not issued for inclement weather for camping, gear rentals, or day-use fees (see Recreation.gov for full reservation policies).
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) |
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Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the official RV length limit here. Pickup area: Orlando (Orlando International (MCO)), about 41 mi straight-line from Clearwater Lake Rec Area. RV rentals in Orlando
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Pick up in DeBary| ✓ |
| $38 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 38 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 35 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 42 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 37 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 39 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 34 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 40 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 41 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $38 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | R | R | $38 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
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| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list [Recreation.gov site list: CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA] |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov site list: CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
