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Paisley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in rural eastern Lake County, Florida, on the western edge of the Ocala National Forest. The 2020 census counted 980 residents, and the community is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee metropolitan statistical area, though its daily life feels far removed from urban Florida. Paisley is the closest community to the Boy Scout camp Camp La-No-Che, underscoring its identity as a gateway to the forest and its lakes. The surrounding landscape is defined by longleaf pine, scrub, and a chain of spring-fed lakes, with the St. Johns River system to the east. County Road 42 runs through Paisley, connecting to State Road 19 at Umatilla about ten miles to the west and to State Road 44 near DeLand roughly ten miles to the east. This quiet rural setting draws retirees and others seeking acreage, privacy, and direct access to the outdoors. Clearwater Lake Recreation Area, managed within the Ocala National Forest, sits near the community and offers a spring-fed swimming beach, a 32-acre lake, a campground, and a nature trail. The unpaved Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail extends 22 miles through the forest, and the Florida National Scenic Trail passes through the area, making Paisley a practical base for hiking, cycling, fishing, and paddling. Local schools are part of the Lake County system, anchored by Spring Creek Charter School in Paisley, with additional campuses in Umatilla, Eustis, and DeLand. For homebuyers, Paisley offers a rural, heavily wooded housing stock of manufactured homes and modest single-family houses on larger lots, in a low-density community where ownership is the norm. The trade-off is distance from larger retail and employment centers, which lie in Umatilla, Eustis, Mount Dora, DeLand, and the greater Orlando area to the south and west.

Population 980

County Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Paisley in?

Paisley is located in Lake County, Florida, in the rural eastern portion of the county. The community sits on the western edge of the Ocala National Forest, about midway between Umatilla and DeLand.

Is Paisley a city or a community?

Paisley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place, not an incorporated city. It lies in rural eastern Lake County and is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee metropolitan statistical area, with local services provided by the county.

What school district serves Paisley?

Paisley is served by Lake County Schools, with Spring Creek Charter School providing a local K-8 campus within the community. Secondary students attend high schools in neighboring Lake County towns such as Umatilla and Eustis.

What is Paisley known for?

Paisley is known as a gateway to the Ocala National Forest, home to Clearwater Lake Recreation Area, the 22-mile Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail, and nearby segments of the Florida National Scenic Trail.

How far is Paisley from Orlando?

Paisley lies within the Orlando–Kissimmee metropolitan area, about a 45- to 60-minute drive from downtown Orlando. The route generally runs south through DeLand and onto the region's main highways toward the city center.

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