Alexander Springs Recreation Area

49525 Cr 445, Altoona, Florida, United States

Bathrooms and store at day use area.
Picnic area at our entry pavilion.
Our Amphitheater
Shower at waterfront
Canoes at our run launch

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

64 total sites

RV Sites

64 sites

About Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation.  

Number of accommodations: 64

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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64 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 005, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 006, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 007, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 008, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 009, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 010, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 011, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 012, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 013, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 014, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 015, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 016, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 017, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 018, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 019, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 020, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 021, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 022, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 023, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 024, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 025- Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 026, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 027, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 028, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 029, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 030, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 031, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 032, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 036, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 037, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 038, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 039, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 040, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 041, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 042, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 043, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 044, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 045, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 046, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 047, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 048, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 051, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 052, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 053, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 054, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 055, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 056, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 057, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 058, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 059, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 060, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 061, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 062, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 063, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 064, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 065, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 067, Loop: LOPD RV
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Reviews (1142)

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What Guests Are Saying

Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and a lovely spring for swimming. Visitors enjoy the peaceful campgrounds, spacious picnic areas, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and kayaking. However, some concerns were raised about pavilion maintenance, noise from nearby campers, and limited hours for the spring, suggesting room for improvement in management.

Review Summary

4.3
1142 reviews
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Brian W

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March 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC

3

Nice park, the springs is wonderful

Charles A G

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March 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC

4

Beautiful well maintained crystal clear spring

Stacia Y

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March 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA

4

We love this place!

Stacia Y

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March 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA

4

We love this place!

Patty W

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March 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC

5

None

Patty W

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March 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC

5

None

Kimberly K

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March 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA

4

My family and I have been camping at Alexander spring for the last 7 years for spring break and have seen alot of changes over the years. The trail has been closed for 2 years and I heard it will take another year to be done. For years we have been able to walk down to the water after closing and now we get yelled at even though we are not getting in the water. Other then that it is a very enjoyable camping time. I recommend kayaking to enjoy the true beauty of the spring.

Kimberly K

Verified

March 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA

4

My family and I have been camping at Alexander spring for the last 7 years for spring break and have seen alot of changes over the years. The trail has been closed for 2 years and I heard it will take another year to be done. For years we have been able to walk down to the water after closing and now we get yelled at even though we are not getting in the water. Other then that it is a very enjoyable camping time. I recommend kayaking to enjoy the true beauty of the spring.

Judith C

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March 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB

4

Alexander Springs Rec area is a beautiful place to camp and a marvellous place to swim. The sites are spacious and surrounded by lovely greenery filled with birdsong. The swimming area is large and natural, the cool waters ranging from light green to deep turquoise at the springhead. Because the slope is gradual, it is a safe place for children to play and swim. The bathrooms at the camping area are perfectly clean and well maintained. But the dishwashing sink no longer has hot water as it did when we were there last year. The bathhouse at the swimming area was partly out of order in both the men and womens' section, and not very clean.

Judith C

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March 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB

4

Alexander Springs Rec area is a beautiful place to camp and a marvellous place to swim. The sites are spacious and surrounded by lovely greenery filled with birdsong. The swimming area is large and natural, the cool waters ranging from light green to deep turquoise at the springhead. Because the slope is gradual, it is a safe place for children to play and swim. The bathrooms at the camping area are perfectly clean and well maintained. But the dishwashing sink no longer has hot water as it did when we were there last year. The bathhouse at the swimming area was partly out of order in both the men and womens' section, and not very clean.

Location Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Address:
49525 Cr 445
Altoona, FL, 32702
United States

Highway access

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is accessible via State Road 40, which is approximately 15 miles to the north. US Highway 441 is also nearby, providing additional access to the area.

Elevation: 11 feet

Distance to downtown

11 mi drive to downtown Altoona (about 15 min)

Map of Alexander Springs Recreation Area location at Altoona, FL, United States
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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

  • Vehicle access reservations are required on holiday weekends.
  • The campground gate locks at specific times, and late check-ins must complete their check-in the following day.

Safety & rules

  • Generators cannot be operated.
  • Caution is advised with pets due to alligator presence.
  • Floats in the swimming area should be limited to under 60 inches in width.
  • The boardwalk is closed due to damage.

Site capacity

  • Campsites can accommodate 2 tents, 2 vehicles, and 5 people maximum.

Fees & deposits

  • Additional vehicles incur a nightly fee.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Food must be stored in approved containers to prevent wildlife interactions.

Pets

  • Pets must stay leashed and supervised; not allowed in certain areas.

General

  • Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest

Fires & fuel

  • To protect forests, do not move firewood; obtain it locally.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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