Camping Near Gainesville, FL
There are 15 campgrounds within driving distance of Gainesville, FL in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is GROUP LANDING, about 39 miles away. 9 of the closest are free. 2 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Gainesville (9).
Closest campgrounds to Gainesville
- GROUP LANDING — 39 mi from Gainesville · GROUP LANDING · Vistas 5.5
- SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA — 41 mi from Gainesville · SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6.3
- Ocean Pond Campground — 41 mi from Gainesville · Ocean Pond Campground · Vistas 5.3
- MILL DAM GROUP CAMP — 44 mi from Gainesville · MILL DAM GROUP CAMP · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.7
- Ocala NF - Juniper Springs — 49 mi from Gainesville · FL - Ocala · $20/night · Vistas 7.5
- JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA — 49 mi from Gainesville · JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.2
- DOE LAKE GROUP SITE — 52 mi from Gainesville · DOE LAKE GROUP SITE · Vistas 6
- BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND — 54 mi from Gainesville · BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND · Vistas 4.5
- BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND — 56 mi from Gainesville · BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5.8
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area — 60 mi from Gainesville · Alexander Springs Recreation Area · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.6
- LAKE DORR CABIN — 63 mi from Gainesville · LAKE DORR CABIN · Vistas 6.3
- CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA — 66 mi from Gainesville · CLEARWATER LAKE REC AREA · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.4
- RIVER FOREST GROUP SITE — 72 mi from Gainesville · RIVER FOREST GROUP SITE · Vistas 6.9
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits — 87 mi from Gainesville · Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits · Free · Vistas 8.2
- Cumberland Island NS — 97 mi from Gainesville · GA - St. Marys · $22/night · Vistas 8.5
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Camping near Gainesville FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Gainesville?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is GROUP LANDING, roughly 39 miles from Gainesville, FL. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Gainesville?
Yes. 9 campgrounds near Gainesville, FL are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Gainesville page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 2 of the spots near Gainesville listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.