Lake Norris Conservation Area

Nice open group camp area. Has a fire pit and benches around it and two picnic tables. It has a bonus old pole barn for when it rains that is part of the camp site. There are no restrooms but there is a little of water available from a well nearby, probably best to boil it first. It is just up from the lake and the area where the canoes are stored. There is a small camping and canoe rental fee but it is returned afterwards when site is checked. I have kayaked the lake often and am amazed at the beauty. I have hike here a lot. Only camped once but it was excellent. If you want to canoe you can rent and hike a mile in to where they are near the shore. Or you can bring your own canoes or kayaks and put into the Blackwater Creek at the parking area and paddle out to the lake. The creek is very shaded and cool. The lake is fairly big but has a lot of calm areas near the shore. There are tons of cypress trees around the lake and many are even way out in the water. Some you can even paddle through. The only drawback to your own canoe or kayak is if the water level is down in the creek it may not be passable or some portaging may go on. If it is low you can always rent the ones that are kept on site near the lake shore and bypass the creek all together. Must do if you are in Central Florida.