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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.
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| Site | Sa 26 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 32 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 25 standard nonelectric |
Your dates (Sat, Feb 26 – Sun, Feb 27): 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. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
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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).
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the official RV length limit here. Pickup area: Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach International (DAB)), about 33 mi straight-line from Clearwater Lake Rec Area. RV rentals in Daytona Beach
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Pick up in DeBary| $38 |
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | $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 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 35 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 42 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 15 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 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 41 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | $38 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| 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] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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.
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.”
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