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
Stan M
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
Well maintained campground. Beautiful location. Friendly staff.
Stan M
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
Well maintained campground. Beautiful location. Friendly staff.
Amber C
VerifiedDecember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOPD
I always enjoy staying at Alexander. the staff is always friendly and helpful. they’ve accommodated us at times when they didn’t have to and I appreciate there efforts and all they do to make it a great environment. this last camping trip the only thing that was frustrating was the showers not working on Saturday night but I know that sometimes that happens and that was out of their control it’s always a great visit in a great place to camp and I highly recommend it. We will surely return.
Megan D
VerifiedDecember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOPB
This place was awesome! We were expecting to really rough it but we were presently surprised there was convenient bathhouses and restrooms along with drinkable water. The springs were beautiful and the area wasn’t crowded. We went in early December. Almost all of the sites are nice and shaded. The staff were very kind and friendly. Really close to a lot of hiking trails. Make sure you bring enough supplies. There is only a small local store nearby and you will have to drive 10-30 minutes to find a bigger store.
Amber C
VerifiedDecember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOPD
I always enjoy staying at Alexander. the staff is always friendly and helpful. they’ve accommodated us at times when they didn’t have to and I appreciate there efforts and all they do to make it a great environment. this last camping trip the only thing that was frustrating was the showers not working on Saturday night but I know that sometimes that happens and that was out of their control it’s always a great visit in a great place to camp and I highly recommend it. We will surely return.
Megan D
VerifiedDecember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOPB
This place was awesome! We were expecting to really rough it but we were presently surprised there was convenient bathhouses and restrooms along with drinkable water. The springs were beautiful and the area wasn’t crowded. We went in early December. Almost all of the sites are nice and shaded. The staff were very kind and friendly. Really close to a lot of hiking trails. Make sure you bring enough supplies. There is only a small local store nearby and you will have to drive 10-30 minutes to find a bigger store.
Rose R
VerifiedDecember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOPD
We enjoyed our selves , canoeing, snorkeling in the spring, camping, fire, s'mores, nature. We can't wait to do it again
Rose R
VerifiedDecember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOPD
We enjoyed our selves , canoeing, snorkeling in the spring, camping, fire, s'mores, nature. We can't wait to do it again
Jeff C
VerifiedDecember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOPC
The campsite was great. Well maintained and the hosts were friendly and helpful.
Jeff C
VerifiedDecember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOPC
The campsite was great. Well maintained and the hosts were friendly and helpful.
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
