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
Most popular amenities
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 (1118)
What Guests Are Saying
Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained campsites, and clean restrooms. Visitors enjoy the beautiful spring, clear waters, and convenient amenities like stores offering ice and firewood. While some critiques mention overcrowding and cleanliness issues at certain sites, many guests look forward to returning for the peaceful nature experience and recreational activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained campsites, and clean restrooms. Visitors enjoy the beautiful spring, clear waters, and convenient amenities like stores offering ice and firewood. While some critiques mention overcrowding and cleanliness issues at certain sites, many guests look forward to returning for the peaceful nature experience and recreational activities.
Review Summary
Keith V
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
Between Recreation.gov and the campground, nobody seemed willing to help me create a better experience by changing my campsite. They are TOO hands off at the campground regarding the reservations!!! The campground was well maintained, but I had a family of toddlers (5 of them!) screaming through the night next door! All I wanted was an escape from the world, isn’t that why we camp??
Stephanie N
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
Campsite was very clean and the team there was fantastic. We were concerned our neighbors would have a crazy New Years party, but they took care of it. Would love to stay there again.
Bruce M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I’ve ever stayed in
So much to see an do in the area
Ocala NF a and Alexander springs are definitely worth the trip
Joe C
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
Private and Beautiful camp sites. Clean restrooms and showers.
Brooke E
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
We camped for four nights Sunday-Thursday. We enjoyed our stay so much. We went swimming in the springs, hiked through the woods, picked oranges nearby (short drive away) to make fresh squeezed orange juice... Tent camping with little kids was a success!
Bruce M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I’ve ever stayed in
So much to see an do in the area
Ocala NF a and Alexander springs are definitely worth the trip
Joe C
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
Private and Beautiful camp sites. Clean restrooms and showers.
Brooke E
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
We camped for four nights Sunday-Thursday. We enjoyed our stay so much. We went swimming in the springs, hiked through the woods, picked oranges nearby (short drive away) to make fresh squeezed orange juice... Tent camping with little kids was a success!
David C
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOPC
Great place to camp and enjoy a spring.
Stefanie B
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
We had a great experience at Alexander Springs! We stayed over the Christmas holidays at campsite 26. Campsites are very spacious, well maintained and staff are always busy (and very friendly!) taking care of the maintenance of the whole campground and recreation area. I appreciate the strictness of whether the rules are respected in terms of no trailer stands on the forest soil. We all have to do our part to keep nature as beautiful as it is. Bathrooms are clean and every evening we had hot shower water, that's pure wellness at a chilly evening in December! Thank you for a wonderful stay at Alexander Springs, keep up the good work!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.0789 / -81.58
Elevation: 11 feet
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: June 3, 2026
