CLEARWATER LAKE RECREATIONAL
AREA
Paisley, FL
Description
No full hook-ups sites. Shaded sites. Paved roads
and paved level parking pads. Tent space available
on all sites. All sites with picnic table, BBQ grill,
fire ring and lantern post. Hot showers, flush toilets
dump station, hiking trail, natural lake for swimming,
canoe rentals and fishing. Ice and firewood sold in
campground. Restaurants, shopping and gas 10 miles
from campground. Abundant wildlife viewing consists
of alligators, turtles, deer, black bear, turkey,
raccoons, and numerous species of birds.
Contact Information
Clearwater Rec Area
24511 CR 42
PAISLEY FL 32767 Phone: ( 352)669-0078
Operating Hours
Open all year round.
The campground gate is closed and locked from 8:00
PM to 8:00 AM. If arriving after 8:OO PM, you must
call ahead at (352)669-0078 prior to 6:00 PM
Getting There
From the Intersection of Florida Highway
19 and Highway 42, go east on Hwy 42 toward Paisley,
FL approximately 6 miles.
CAMPING RESERVATIONS INFO:
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
Tax included in fees. 2 night minimum stay on weekends
3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends The campground
gate is closed and locked from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
If arriving after 8:OO PM, you must call ahead at
(352)669-0078 prior to 6:00 PM. Camp sites must be
occupied first night. Maximum of 5 persons and 2 vehicles
per site. Extra vehicles must park in overflow/overnight
parking area at $10.00 per vehicle, per night. Check
out time is 1:00 PM. Visitors who stay beyond this
time will be charged another days fee. No refund for
inclement weather. No ATV's or off road vehicles may
be operated within the campground. CAUTION: Bears/Raccoons
frequent the area. All foods must be kept in containers.
Only one campsite may be rented at a time using the
Golden Age/Access Card for the Discount Price.
General Rules for the National Forests and
Corps of Engineers Lakes
Camping
If you are staying at a campground,
you must camp only in those places specifically
provided or marked.All vehicles, RVs, and trailers
must be parked on your campsite or driveway. Driving
or parking off road is not permitted.Quiet hours
are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please be considerate
of others. Camping longer than 14 consecutive days
is generally not allowed. At Corps of Engineers
campsites only, camping at one or more campsites
at any one water resource project (lake) for a period
longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day
period is prohibited. The number of camping units
per campsite varies and is set locally.
Sanitation
Help prevent pollution by keeping garbage, litter,
and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and
other waters. All garbage and litter must either be
deposited in containers provided, or taken with you
when you leave.
Campfires
Obey any restrictions on fires. Fires may be limited
or prohibited at certain times. Within campgrounds
and other recreation areas, fires may only be built
in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided
for that purpose. Be sure your fire is completely
extinguished before leaving. Do not leave your fire
unattended. You are responsible for keeping fires
under control.
Vehicle Operation
Drivers must obey all traffic signs and operate their
vehicles in accordance with posted regulations, and
applicable Federal, State and local laws. Vehicles
must be parked in designated areas only. Use of vehicles
within campgrounds and other recreation areas is limited
to entering or leaving those areas.
Pets and Animals Pets must be restrained
or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation
areas. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in
swimming areas or sanitary facilities. Saddle or pack
animals are only allowed where authorized by posted
instructions.
Fireworks
Use of fireworks or other explosives within campgrounds
and other recreation areas is prohibited.
Public Property
Preserve and protect your National Forests and Corps
of Engineers Lake areas. Leave natural areas the way
you find them. Do not carve, chop, cut and damage
any live trees.
