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About Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 64
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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General Store
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
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Reviews (1142)
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.
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
Ashley K
August 9, 2026
I showed up for a rental pavilion. It was not ready to be rented. Poisonous spiders draping every corner and table. Rust covered tables were not inviting. Some missing adequate hardware to be safe. Rental listing came with 3 grills 2 of which were unusable. One totally missing the entire bottom of the grill. I reached out asking for help and was denied. Don’t plan your kids birthday here with a pavilion rental. They are in shambles. We self cleaned and made it by with one grill but I won’t be renting here again. Grew up at this place and sadly I don’t think the rental pavilions are maintained at all. Grounds staff say that’s not their job it’s Inventures job. Inventure says it’s not their job because they aren’t onsite. This system has failed this beautiful Florida park. I hope they can remedy this for future families.
Bettyann T
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
We were in Loop B Site 20; we found the site small with a small sharp incline coming off the parking pad into the site making the toting of gear a tripping concern. One end of the picnic table was tangled into some underbrush. Water spigots are shared between sites; ours was less than 20 paces away. The bathrooms and showers were nice and there was a dedicated dishwashing closet with a sink and counter. The walk to the spring was lovely, the facilities in the recreation area were clean and pleasant. The walk through the picnic area was magical with nearly every picnic area occupied by happy gatherings; there was enough space so no one crowded another. The spring was cold and gorgeous! We had a terrific time and would like to come back.
Stacey J
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA
The staff at the park were wonderful. We had multiple interactions with Brian specifically and he was very nice and friendly. I would have preferred to be able to drive and park at the spring as I have bad knees, but overall we had a good time.
Jesus F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LOPD
Lo mejor del mundo mundial....
Bruce W
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA
Great area for our short stay. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful.
Alexander Javier G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
friendly and perfect
Lisa B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC
Perfect place to bring your kids/ family to camp and or just for the day. The campgrounds are quiet, no loud party's going on. On the weekend the spring itself can get pretty crowded, but with the size of the spring you don't have to be on top of other people. I highly recommend bringing a snorkel to peek down into the spring and the sea life around. They do have a little store at the springs and there is also a market maybe 10 mins from the park.
James D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
awesome, good Verizon signal if you are camping
Jon D
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC
Great stay
Stephen G
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: LOPD
Awesome place to stay at and the springs are so nice to swim in.
Location Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Address:
49525 Cr 445
Altoona, FL, 32702
United States
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located along County Road 445 in the northeast corner of Lake County between Astor and Altoona, Florida.
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs approximately 40 miles to Highway 19. Go south on Highway 19 approximately 5 miles to Country Road 445. Go east on 445 for 5 miles to the campground.
From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 35 miles to Highway 19. Go south on Highway 19 approximately 5 miles to County Road 445. Go east on 445 for 5 miles to the campground.
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
11 mi drive to downtown Altoona (about 15 min)
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 6, 2026
