Best Campgrounds near Eustis, FL

Campgrounds around Eustis, Florida provide varied accommodation options across several parks and recreation areas. Lake Griffin State Park features tent and RV sites along with cabin rentals, situated just 10 miles from downtown Eustis. Nearby Trimble Park Campground, described as a "hidden gem" by campers, offers 15 waterfront sites with electric and water hookups. The region includes several mixed-use facilities like Encore Southern Palms RV Resort that accommodate both RVs and tent camping, while specialized locations such as Wekiva Falls RV Resort cater primarily to long-term visitors and retirees.

Seasonal patterns significantly affect camping experiences in central Florida, with winter months (November through March) representing peak season. Most developed campgrounds require reservations well in advance during this period. A camper noted, "City of Orlando/Orange County parks can only be reserved 45 days in advance, and when check-in says 1:00, they mean 1:00 - no early check-in." Summer brings higher temperatures, afternoon thunderstorms, and increased humidity, though campgrounds are typically less crowded. Many sites offer water access for fishing and boating, though swimming should be approached with caution due to potential wildlife encounters, particularly alligators.

Waterfront camping consistently ranks as the most popular option near Eustis, with lakefront sites filling quickly throughout the year. A review of Trimble Park mentioned, "Only 15 sites at this campsite, but most are beautiful waterfront with super clean bathrooms, water, electric and more." Developed campgrounds in the area typically provide electric hookups, potable water, and shower facilities, with many offering additional amenities like swimming pools, recreation areas, and community gathering spaces. RV-oriented properties around Eustis generally feature full hookups (water, electric, and sewer), while tent camping areas may be more limited but often provide more natural settings with shade trees and water views. Public lands and state parks in the region maintain stricter quiet hours and tend to enforce wildlife protection regulations more rigorously than private campgrounds.

Best Camping Sites Near Eustis, Florida (390)

    1. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Apopka, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 553-4383

    $24 / night

    "Close to home and took a drive through one day. Haven't been camping yet this year due to illness but getting ready to get on the road."

    "We camp a lot during the summer but since this is Florida it's HOT regularly and sizzling during the summer months."

    2. Trimble Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Mount Dora, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 254-1982

    "Just a note of caution: Keep animals away from the water's edge."

    "I stayed in site 11 that was positioned so I had a magnificent view of the lake and the little gator that lived at the waters edge."

    3. Clearwater Lake Campground

    23 Reviews
    Paisley, FL
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 669-0078

    $38 / night

    "Clearwater Lake Recreation is one of the few National Forest Service managed campgrounds located at the southern end of Ocala National Forest. Campsites are well-shaded, private and spaced apart."

    "Clearwater Lake Recreation Area was recommended to us as a backup option to nearby and popular Alexander Springs for our small group of scouts."

    4. Alexander Springs Recreation Area

    35 Reviews
    Astor, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 669-3522

    $38 - $70 / night

    "This was one of the busier places I have camped in Florida. The facilities were clean and provided showers."

    "This is a typical Florida spring."

    5. Lake Griffin State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Fruitland Park, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 360-6760

    $18 / night

    "This Florida gem is really something! Campsites were cozy and private. Walking trails a plenty. Friendly, helpful staff and courteous neighbors!"

    "Lake Griffin State Park in Fruitland Park, FL is a small Florida State Park and small campground as well. There are only 40 campsites."

    6. Encore Southern Palms

    11 Reviews
    Eustis, FL
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The park isn’t the best park we have been to but the surrounding area and safety and nice people make up for it. The bathroom is very nice and modernized."

    "We stayed 2 weeks with our Thousand Trails affiliate plan. We were surrounded by empty sites which was probably due to the pandemic."

    7. Blue Spring State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Orange City, FL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (386) 775-3663

    $24 - $95 / night

    "Not a ton of hiking available here but a decent 3.5 mile one way trail through Florida scrub and oak hammock. The rare and endangered Florida Scrub Jay can be found here."

    "It was still very hot and buggy in Florida so be warned If this is an issue for you. Large campsites with a picnic table, electric, and water."

    8. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

    130 Reviews
    Windermere, FL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 939-2267

    $56 - $201 / night

    "Big park so lots of walking if you don’t have the cart (or you can bring your own and/or bikes).  Our grandsons loved the golf cart!"

    "The best campground in Florida ! Fun beautiful and lots to do even without going to the parks Wildlife is abundant Bunnies deer turkey"

    9. Juniper Springs Rec Area - Tropical Camp Area

    46 Reviews
    Astor, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 625-3147

    $38 - $70 / night

    "The spring pool is gorgeous and quite, very pretty trails to watch spring boils and turtles. Very sunny during the day and very cool at nigth."

    "The Florida Trail runs right through this spot and has a natural spring connection as well. We camped out near the facilities and am happy to report everything was maintained and clean."

    10. Wekiva Falls RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Mid Florida, FL
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 269-6839

    $40 - $73 / night

    "There are beautiful walking trails, beautiful and refreshing cool springs, kayak rentals for $20. There are also some small caves there for anyone who free dives or snorkels."

    "I have steps that will not allow us to close the door to the camper if there is not enough room. See second picture. If you have young ones or teenagers this place gives them lots to do."

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1760 Reviews of 390 Eustis Campgrounds


  • N
    Mar. 8, 2026

    Haines Creek RV Village (55+)

    Nice Private Park

    Great small RV park. Very clean and super friendly & helpful staff. We stayed 3 nights and will definately return. Approximately 60% full-time residents.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2026

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    St. Johns River Basecamp Done Right

    Just outside the tiny river village of Georgetown, where Road 309 bends toward Drayton Island, you will find Rivers Edge RV Park sitting exactly where its name promises, right on the banks of the St. Johns River. With roughly 50 or so sites arranged in a simple, easy to navigate loop, this campground feels intimate without being cramped and it books quickly for good reason. The setting is classic 'Old Florida' with long bearded Spanish moss draped over ancient oaks, wide river views and that slow moving, fish-filled water stretching out toward Lake George.

    Sites here cater primarily to the RV and 5th wheel crowd, offering full hookups with 30- and 50-amp electric, water & sewer, along with a mix of back-in and pull-through options, many with concrete pads and patios. There is also a designated tent area, thoughtfully placed closer to the river, which gives tent campers a front row seat to sunrise over the water. Restrooms and showers are notably clean, laundry facilities feature newer machines and there is also a propane station on-site. Add in a small dog park, trash stations, a riverside pavilion, lawn games, horseshoes and even pickleball courts and it becomes clear that this is a well-managed, well-maintained operation. Complimentary WiFi reaches most of the park, though streaming can be a bit slow at peak times.

    While my review from a few years ago provides a ton of detail, I thought I would follow up that review with a topline of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS along with a smattering of new photos.

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Direct access to the St. Johns River with private boat launch and guest-only slips; (2) Clean, well-kept facilities including modern laundry and shower buildings;(3) Distinct tent area positioned closest to the river; (4) Simple loop layout that makes navigation easy even for larger rigs; (5) Fishing is abundant here with local finds including: largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, shellcracker bream and striped bass; and (6) Affordable pricing compared to many waterfront parks in Florida, but for the area, this is either on par or slightly more $ for what you would typically find, however, IMHO completely worth it!

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) Limited availability due to the park’s small size and popularity; (2) WiFi can slow down during busy periods; (3) Fewer restaurant and retail options immediately nearby, because, well, you're completely out in 'the sticks' here in Georgetown, which is admittedly, part of the allure (as well as the downside); (4) Sites, while organized, are not heavily screened for privacy; and (5) This CG is best suited for river lovers and boaters rather than those seeking resort style amenities.

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 6, 2026

    Blue Spring State Park - Cabins

    Old Florida Comfort Without the Tent Stakes

    The cabins at Blue Spring State Park offer a rare way to experience one of Florida’s most iconic spring-fed rivers without camping by RV or tents. Tucked well away from the busy springhead and day-use crowds and surrounded instead by hardwood hammock and palmetto flats. Arriving is straightforward via Orange City, just a stone's throw from I-4, and once you’re checked in, the cabins feel intentionally removed from the main campground loops, trading generator hums and tent zippers for solid walls, screened porches along with a noticeable sense of calm once the park gates close for the evening.

    Each cabin is simple but thoughtfully laid out with climate control, real beds, a small kitchen setup, picnic tables and screened outdoor space that invites slow mornings with a freshly brewed cup of Colombian coffee and unhurried evenings over a nice iced glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. While these are not luxury accommodations by any stretch of the imagination, they are very clean, well maintained and ideal for families or couples who want immersion in nature without having to 'rough' it. Restrooms and showers are integrated into the cabin setup rather than shared campground facilities and nearby trails make it easy to step directly into the woods for a walk without ever starting the car.

    Beyond the cabins themselves, Blue Spring’s broader amenities shine. Hiking trails wind through shaded forest and along the St. Johns River while the spring run offers some of the clearest freshwater paddling in the state. A small concession area and nearby Orange City like Fire on the Bayou, The Salted Goat and Orange Social provide tempting and hyper-local dining options, but most guests will find themselves lingering longer at the cabins, listening to owls at dusk or catching early morning river mist before the park stirs back to life.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a handful: (1) If you’re visiting during manatee season, the cabins are a ‘golden ticket’ for early and late viewing when crowds thin and the river feels most deserted and almost reverent; (2) For kayaking, launch at the Blue Spring Run canoe and kayak launch and paddle upstream early in the morning for glassy water, manatee sightings in season and wading birds like blue and grey heron, kingfishers, bald eagles and ospreys along the river banks; (3) The cabins closest to the interior trail network tend to feel the most secluded and quiet compared to those nearer service roads; (4) Plan simple meals rather than elaborate cooking, as kitchens are functional but hoestly, quite modest (read: just bare bones); and (5) If you want a true Old Florida day trip, head a short drive north to DeLeon Springs after breakfast for swimming and pancakes at the local restaurant there.

    Happy Camping!

  • M
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Bull Creek Campground

    Quiet, rural, and plenty of water

    Last minute getaway. 20 minutes from palm coast. We enjoyed being by the lake. You could bring your boat to this one for sure.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 26, 2026

    Lake Delancy West Campground

    Nice spot in the trees

    Awesome open spots for dispersed camping. Not too busy and camp host is a really nice dude.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 24, 2026

    Orlando/Kissimmee KOA

    location location

    Nice old KOA but businesses built around it. If you like sirens and racing cars irs ok. It is a nice camp ground but don’t park in back near the fence. lots of street noice like garbage pickup.

  • Susan A.
    Feb. 23, 2026

    Mill Dam Lake Resort

    Mill Dam campground PARKING LOT

    75 women campers rented the parking lot at Mill Dam used for large group camping. I believe it was $100 a night. Currently a 'burn ban' on fires but they are otherwise allowed. Most of us have dogs and cats, but must check you and you pets for ticks, they are prevalent. There is a lake with a beauriful beach. There are restrooms and changing rooms with floor drains, so if you bring your own shower you can use that. There are no power hookups or dump stations that I saw, but there are dumpsters. There is a resident black bear so MUST observe bear safety. Great place, very nice camp host, kept bathrooms clean and stocked.

  • Doreen G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2026

    Moss Park Campground

    Clean and cheap!

    Other than the airplane noise overhead it’s fantastic large sites are amazing with water and electric.

  • Glen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2026

    Salt Springs Recreation Area

    Salt Springs is Beautiful!

    The campground is clean with large sites, huge trees, shade or no shade, very clean bath houses, and extremely friendly and helpful staff. The springs themselves are perfect for a refreshing swim or snorkeling. A bit far from a real grocery store but there is a convenient mart and hardware store close by.


Guide to Eustis

Central Florida's camping spots near Eustis, Florida present unique opportunities for outdoor recreation with access to both freshwater springs and forested landscapes. The region sits at an average elevation of just 67 feet above sea level, creating a predominantly flat terrain punctuated by numerous lakes and waterways. Winter weather typically ranges from 50-70°F while summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity levels.

What to do

Wildlife viewing at dawn/dusk: At Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground, campers regularly spot native Florida wildlife. "Saw lost of animals. Everyone was very nice!" notes Caitlyn P. The park offers hiking trails where wildlife sightings are common, especially during cooler morning hours.

Kayaking natural springs: The crystalline waters at Juniper Springs Rec Area provide excellent paddling opportunities. A camper described it as "gorgeous natural run, sometimes with obstacles depending on tide and fallen trees, that's one part I always enjoyed, maneuvering around new obstacles!" The 7-mile downstream float takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.

Swimming in freshwater springs: Natural springs maintain consistent 72°F water temperature year-round. "The spring pool is gorgeous and quite, very pretty trails to watch spring boils and turtles," shares Marisol R. about Juniper Springs. Most springs open at 8 AM, with swimming areas clearly marked to protect vegetation.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Trimble Park Campground receives high marks for spacious, secluded sites. "Every site has a grill, separate fire ring, lantern hangers and picnic table plus electric and water hook ups," according to Tara G. Sites 8 and 9 sit directly in front of the docks with excellent lake views.

Clean facilities: Bathhouses at Clearwater Lake Campground earn consistent praise from campers. "Fantastic hosts, camp grounds are impeccable, bath houses cleaned and surrounded by nature," reports ENRIQUE T. The campground also provides dishwashing stations near restroom facilities.

Access to fishing: Multiple lakes offer bank fishing opportunities without requiring a boat. "Nice sites. Trails are fun. Springs are great but crowded especially on weekends," mentions Robyn L. about Wekiwa Springs. Most campgrounds provide dock access for fishing, with bass and panfish being common catches.

What you should know

Bear activity precautions: Food storage requirements are strictly enforced at several campgrounds. "It is an active area for bears so make sure not to leave any food out at night. The campground does have a bear proof box to store some stuff in at night," advises Kevin D. about Clearwater Lake Campground.

Reservation windows vary: County parks like Trimble Park use a 45-day advance reservation window while state parks allow bookings up to 11 months ahead. "Booking a reservation on a fairly archaic website with a non-sensical process that involves booking 45 days in advance, so you have to time the precise days you want to camp here," explains Stuart K.

Spring access limitations: During winter months, swimming may be restricted at Blue Spring State Park Campground due to manatee protection. "Great place to go. Weekends during the summer are VERY busy. During the winter you may not be able to swim because of the manatees," warns Zach G.

Tips for camping with families

Accessible swimming options: Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a designated swimming area with both shallow and deep sections. "The spring head is located right in the swimming area, it's bigger than any swim area at a spring that I have ever been too," reports Gabby C. The gradual entry point makes it suitable for children of various ages.

Playground availability: Several campgrounds feature playground equipment for younger visitors. "Seemingly brand new playground for the kiddos," mentions Stuart K. about Trimble Park Campground. Most playgrounds are centrally located near bath houses or camp stores.

Wildlife education opportunities: Rangers often conduct educational programs focusing on local ecosystems. "There is plenty of nature to during the day and night. The swimming area is amazing," shares Rusty R. about Alexander Springs. Program schedules are typically posted at campground offices or visitor centers.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for large rigs: Lake Griffin State Park Campground accommodates larger RVs but requires careful site selection. "Roads were dirt and gravel and many sites were very tight. Site 7 was quite undeveloped. Thanks to Anderson levelers we were fine," advises Charles B. Sites 12-18 typically offer better access for longer vehicles.

Power outage preparation: Summer storms can cause temporary utility disruptions. "Unfortunately, the power went out on our last of 7 days and that was all we could take. We left a night early as no power, no water and 95 degrees," reports Nicole W. about camping in the area. Battery-powered fans and portable power banks are recommended backup options.

Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups, making dump station knowledge important. "30 amp at our site... We had RVs on both sides of us, but we had sufficient privacy," notes Sarah K. about Lake Griffin State Park. Most campgrounds with partial hookups provide dump stations near the exit roads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Eustis, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Eustis, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 390 campgrounds and RV parks near Eustis, FL and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Eustis, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eustis, FL is Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 65 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Eustis, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Eustis, FL.

What parks are near Eustis, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Eustis, FL that allow camping, notably Ocala National Forest and National Forests in Florida.