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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Price
🚐 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
No Hookups
🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 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
5
58.4%
667
4
21.7%
248
3
11.4%
130
2
6.6%
75
1
1.9%
22

Petra S

Verified

February 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD

5

This place is amazing! The staff is very friendly, the sites are good size and private. I really enjoyed my stay with my Addie dog.

Petra S

Verified

February 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD

5

This place is amazing! The staff is very friendly, the sites are good size and private. I really enjoyed my stay with my Addie dog.

James H

Verified

February 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB

5

My 7th trip.
1) Repair the walkway. This is the walkway that most of us campers use to walk down to the spring. It starts at site 19
It's been in disrepair for multiple years now.
2) Repair the Timucuan Trail. It's been closed for over a year.

This is how you can help your visitors!

Mike S

Verified

February 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD

5

very nice campground.
Clean bath houses.
The sites were large and spaced out well, had a nice picknick table and fire ring. Sandy soil so no mud even after rain.
The river was great for paddle boarding.
really enjoyed the natural feel this campground had.
Will definitely be back.

James H

Verified

February 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB

5

My 7th trip.
1) Repair the walkway. This is the walkway that most of us campers use to walk down to the spring. It starts at site 19
It's been in disrepair for multiple years now.
2) Repair the Timucuan Trail. It's been closed for over a year.

This is how you can help your visitors!

Mike S

Verified

February 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD

5

very nice campground.
Clean bath houses.
The sites were large and spaced out well, had a nice picknick table and fire ring. Sandy soil so no mud even after rain.
The river was great for paddle boarding.
really enjoyed the natural feel this campground had.
Will definitely be back.

Ronald F

Verified

January 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB

5

Very well maintained camp sites. Staff are really friendly and helpful.

Ronald F

Verified

January 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB

5

Very well maintained camp sites. Staff are really friendly and helpful.

Jared M

Verified

January 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB

4

Great sites, the spring is awesome

Jared M

Verified

January 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB

4

Great sites, the spring is awesome

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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