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
Jeffrey D
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
The noisy fan in the bathroom could be heard in much of the campground. Inside the bathroom it was deafening. What is the camper/campsite set up that looks like someone has been living there for years? No campground just sign. First time I’ve been at a campground with cat infestation. Can’t be good for the wildlife.
Brian A
VerifiedDecember 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LOPD
Incredibly clear river full of fish, turtles and the occasional gator on the bank. Clean and spacious campground, friendly staff and a great mountain bike or hiking trail nearby. Highly recommend.
Brian A
VerifiedDecember 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LOPD
Incredibly clear river full of fish, turtles and the occasional gator on the bank. Clean and spacious campground, friendly staff and a great mountain bike or hiking trail nearby. Highly recommend.
Mark B
VerifiedDecember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
Campsite was nice and big. It had plenty of cover to make it it private. The restrooms were clean. The check in was nice and quick and informative
. The girl remembered us from the prior month when we pulled up. That was a nice touch.
Mark B
VerifiedDecember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
Campsite was nice and big. It had plenty of cover to make it it private. The restrooms were clean. The check in was nice and quick and informative
. The girl remembered us from the prior month when we pulled up. That was a nice touch.
Quiggle T
VerifiedDecember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Site 50 was very quiet and peaceful. Overall very relaxing experience.
Quiggle T
VerifiedDecember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Site 50 was very quiet and peaceful. Overall very relaxing experience.
Lou F
VerifiedDecember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Beautiful, quiet camping experience
Lou F
VerifiedDecember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Beautiful, quiet camping experience
kelli w
VerifiedDecember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOPD
We camped in the D Loop spot 65. We also had family members with us. They was in the campsite next to us and one acrossfrom us. The D Loop had a broken hot water heater the first night we had to go over to the C loop to take a shower the second night Loop B and C had no power so we had to go to Loop A to take a shower the bathroom seemed to have several issues and might need a little bit better of upkeep. You have a whole park and only one working bathroom for people to shower. the bathrooms were clean though. There was also an issue with the bear boxes on our campsites the bear box on site 65 we put our food in it and the lock on the box got stuck. We did not get it open until the next morning when a park person came to open it for us. My family member in the campsite next to us also had an issue with their bear box that would not lock at all so their box got left open all night. The inside of the bear box on 65 is excessively rusted on the inside. Campsite 65 is very spacious, but because it is next to the bathroom, there is a lot of traffic. The light from the bathroom lights up the site also. The kids had a lot of room to play even with two tents on the campsite. Campsite 65 is right next to the highway so you do hear traffic all night long.
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
