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Clearwater Lake Rec Area

β˜…4.5(295 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandNational Forests in Florida Β· Paisley, Florida
πŸš›Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌊River AccessπŸ–οΈBeach AccessπŸ”οΈMountain Views🌲Forest Setting

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About Clearwater Lake Rec Area

Clearwater Lake Rec Area is a national park campground at National Forests in Florida in Lake County, Florida. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.

Clearwater Lake Rec Area is in very high demand β€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 295 reviews.

Other campgrounds at National Forests in Florida include Lake Dorr Cabin, Lake Dorr Campground, Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Buck Lake Group Campground and River Forest Group Site.

Reservation Trends - Clearwater Lake Rec Area
Month:

Total reservations in January β€” 2023: 285 Β· 2024: 264 Β· 2025: 204

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14-Day Availability
Wed11/4
36 sites
Thu11/5
36 sites
Fri11/6
29 sites
Sat11/7
29 sites
Sun11/8
36 sites
Mon11/9
37 sites
Tue11/10
36 sites
Wed11/11
37 sites
Thu11/12
36 sites
Fri11/13
23 sites
Sat11/14
23 sites
Sun11/15
34 sites
Mon11/16
35 sites
Tue11/17
35 sites
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Location

Address

Paisley, Florida

Coordinates

28.9794, -81.5550

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • β€’March sees 404 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Clearwater Lake Rec Area FAQ

How far in advance should I book Clearwater Lake Rec Area?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Clearwater Lake Rec Area?

March typically sees the highest reservation activity at Clearwater Lake Rec Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Clearwater Lake Rec Area right now?

Yes! There are currently 462 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Clearwater Lake Rec Area, with availability on 14 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

Where is Clearwater Lake Rec Area located?

Clearwater Lake Rec Area is located in National Forests in Florida, near Paisley, Florida.

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