Alexander Springs Recreation Area

It was LOUD. Maybe it was because it was NYE. But even then, the peace of the woods and outdoors when you’re camping is preferable to someone’s music being at full volume and disturbing the peace for hours. It did stop when quiet time began. But until then, the noise took over our evening. The area is beautiful though. And the campground is good. The campers around just weren’t very respectful of others. And it would have been helpful if someone who worked there had been able to bring the volume down a little. But it’s a public place so we understand that things won’t always be perfect! We would give it another try though, as we really did think it was a nice park.

The park was beautiful, camping spaces were clean and mostly private. The bath houses were all clean as well as the dishwashing area. We loved swimming in the spring. Unfortunately we didn’t see any critters. My only complaint is I wish there was some security at night. We were woke up at two AM by screaming, yelling and extremely loud music being played. Most people go to a national park to relax not to hear club music and yelling.

The grounds are very beautiful. The staff was mostly very respectful and helpful, but I was a bit frustrated that the bear box for our site was not properly functioning. Luckily the next door site was absent so we were able to use that bear box, but we were not assured that we could use it the whole time. They were willing to give us a plastic box, but that would not properly secure our food unless we put something heavy on it. I also was frustrated that they charge $12 per person to use the day use facility, and they had not repaired the board walk path around the springs for the last 2 years. How can they charge that much money and not have the resources to fix the boardwalk?

My stay was in lot 40, everything was excellent, the area was clean, drinking water, clean bathrooms and full tmobile internet. I recommend it.

The grounds are very beautiful. The staff was mostly very respectful and helpful, but I was a bit frustrated that the bear box for our site was not properly functioning. Luckily the next door site was absent so we were able to use that bear box, but we were not assured that we could use it the whole time. They were willing to give us a plastic box, but that would not properly secure our food unless we put something heavy on it. I also was frustrated that they charge $12 per person to use the day use facility, and they had not repaired the board walk path around the springs for the last 2 years. How can they charge that much money and not have the resources to fix the boardwalk?

My stay was in lot 40, everything was excellent, the area was clean, drinking water, clean bathrooms and full tmobile internet. I recommend it.

One of my favorite places for the last 50 years! Snorkeling, off-road bike riding, hiking...and beautiful campground with big shaded sites.

One of my favorite places for the last 50 years! Snorkeling, off-road bike riding, hiking...and beautiful campground with big shaded sites.

Our family loves camping and we've been at Ocala National Forest several times. Alexander Springs is a very nice campground and offers great hiking and canoeing.

Our family loves camping and we've been at Ocala National Forest several times. Alexander Springs is a very nice campground and offers great hiking and canoeing.