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
Richard H
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA
We thoroughly enjoyed camping swimming & hiking for 5 days in this beautiful park.
Jenna & Sierra both get 5 stars for all their exceptional information & delightful conversations. We'll definitely be back again soon!
Cynthia L
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOPD
Wonderful atmosphere.. except for the road noise… and the loud rapping x2 in the middle of the night!
David J
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOPA
Very nice sites that have what you need (table, fire pit, grill, bear box) apart from hookups. Without hookups you get to stay in a campground without massive and noisy RVs and instead lots of tents and tent campers. It creates a nice vibe. Lots of shade. Good bathroom facilities and expansive area at the springs for picnics and lawn games. Overall, a great spot.
Robert H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOPA
Awesome camping experience. Firewood and ice available on site. Bathrooms and drinking water both close to any site. Kayaking in the creek snorkeling and diving the spring was so much fun. We saw wild turkeys wandering the site, and after the fire went out some raccoons and a fox came to visit (we saw from our tent). We swam with lots of turtles, a giant gar, and several small alligators. We even saw a few dozen baby alligators on the creek from our Kayak. The water temp was very refreshing and still able to warm up to it after a few minutes. Would recommend bringing wetsuit for young children; my 4 year old was cold in the water. Would definitely recommend and we will be back to visit again.
Robert H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOPA
Awesome camping experience. Firewood and ice available on site. Bathrooms and drinking water both close to any site. Kayaking in the creek snorkeling and diving the spring was so much fun. We saw wild turkeys wandering the site, and after the fire went out some raccoons and a fox came to visit (we saw from our tent). We swam with lots of turtles, a giant gar, and several small alligators. We even saw a few dozen baby alligators on the creek from our Kayak. The water temp was very refreshing and still able to warm up to it after a few minutes. Would recommend bringing wetsuit for young children; my 4 year old was cold in the water. Would definitely recommend and we will be back to visit again.
David J
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOPA
Very nice sites that have what you need (table, fire pit, grill, bear box) apart from hookups. Without hookups you get to stay in a campground without massive and noisy RVs and instead lots of tents and tent campers. It creates a nice vibe. Lots of shade. Good bathroom facilities and expansive area at the springs for picnics and lawn games. Overall, a great spot.
Emily D
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB
This place is always magical, campgrounds, swimming, all of it.
Emily D
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB
This place is always magical, campgrounds, swimming, all of it.
Russell S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA
Clean campground with friendly staff.
Russell S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA
Clean campground with friendly staff.
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
