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
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!
Melissa M
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC
Clearly marked signage for late check in, clean and well maintained campsites and park areas, and beautiful forest all around made for a wonderful and peaceful Christmas spent with my son and our dogs.
Melissa M
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC
Clearly marked signage for late check in, clean and well maintained campsites and park areas, and beautiful forest all around made for a wonderful and peaceful Christmas spent with my son and our dogs.
Ryan S
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
The people that work at the park should have some control over the campsites. The campsite I booked was too short for my rig and I was informed that there was nothing that I could do other than book a different campsite. That would have meant throwing away $100. If your campsite is too short for your rig or not level the people at the office should be able to let you choose a different site that is to your liking as long as it is not reserved. During my stay they were doing some dredging at the spring and the dredging pumps and water pumps were extremely loud and very disruptive. The short kayak run is quite beautiful with lots of wildlife. The experience of the crystal clear water coming out of the spring is also quite enjoyable. The main thing with this campground is that the people that work there should have some control over where people can camp especially if they are in an RV. Recreation.gov does not give any information as to the length of the sites or how level they are. If you use solar panels to power your rig you will not get sun here, every site is shaded.
Ryan S
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
The people that work at the park should have some control over the campsites. The campsite I booked was too short for my rig and I was informed that there was nothing that I could do other than book a different campsite. That would have meant throwing away $100. If your campsite is too short for your rig or not level the people at the office should be able to let you choose a different site that is to your liking as long as it is not reserved. During my stay they were doing some dredging at the spring and the dredging pumps and water pumps were extremely loud and very disruptive. The short kayak run is quite beautiful with lots of wildlife. The experience of the crystal clear water coming out of the spring is also quite enjoyable. The main thing with this campground is that the people that work there should have some control over where people can camp especially if they are in an RV. Recreation.gov does not give any information as to the length of the sites or how level they are. If you use solar panels to power your rig you will not get sun here, every site is shaded.
Julio H
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Great camp site. We stayed at D52. Very quiet.
Julio H
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Great camp site. We stayed at D52. Very quiet.
Joe C
VerifiedDecember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
I’m love swimming, so it’s great to walk and take a swim whenever I want. The water is 72 degrees, very refreshing and clean. Spots are beautiful, shaded and private. Showers are hot and bathrooms very clean.
Joe C
VerifiedDecember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
I’m love swimming, so it’s great to walk and take a swim whenever I want. The water is 72 degrees, very refreshing and clean. Spots are beautiful, shaded and private. Showers are hot and bathrooms very clean.
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
