Crystal River Preserve State Park Campground
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Crystal River Preserve State Park, Florida.
Summary
Crystal River Preserve State Park Campground is a Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Florida, about 64 miles (straight line) from Tampa. Sites carry the state's published rate schedule ($16–$42). Sites are booked through the state park reservation system. Mountain bikers get 2.1 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Eagle Scout (4.0 mi away).
When to book: Florida State Parks opens bookings 10 months ahead, 11 for Florida residents, counted from your arrival date, at 8 a.m. ET. Example: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, Oct 8, 2027): non-residents Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Florida residents Sun, Nov 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET. Source: Florida State Parks: Reservation information. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
- The park page gives park hours ("8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year"), not a separate campground season.
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Source: Official state park page, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Crystal River Preserve State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability (official reservation site) ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Tampa ~64 mi, Orlando ~79 mi, Jacksonville ~118 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Tents
Fee notes from the agency (source): This park has no separate fees page; its main page lists only: "No fee required". We show the statewide range: The reservation information page says: "Campsite prices vary from $16 to $42 a night depending on the park. Cabin prices vary from $30 to $160 a night."
Trails near Crystal River Preserve State Park Campground
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
2.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.5 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 2.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Scout | 4.0 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Crusher Canyon RV Resort Private campground |
5.6 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Chassahowitzka River Campground Private Private RV park |
10.4 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Nature Coast Landings RV Resort Private Private RV park |
10.5 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Big Bass Village RV Park Private Private RV park |
12.6 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Holder Mine Campground Private campground |
15.5 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground Florida Forest Service |
15.8 | FL | — | — | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.