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64 sites
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 (1142)
What Guests Are Saying
Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and a lovely spring for swimming. Visitors enjoy the peaceful campgrounds, spacious picnic areas, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and kayaking. However, some concerns were raised about pavilion maintenance, noise from nearby campers, and limited hours for the spring, suggesting room for improvement in management.
What Guests Are Saying
Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and a lovely spring for swimming. Visitors enjoy the peaceful campgrounds, spacious picnic areas, and opportunities for wildlife viewing and kayaking. However, some concerns were raised about pavilion maintenance, noise from nearby campers, and limited hours for the spring, suggesting room for improvement in management.
Review Summary
Enrique T
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOPC
Absolutely fantastic, cleaned bathrooms and showers , quiet and serene.
The spring is fabulous (summer time 🤣) staff was courteous and very welcoming.
Colin R
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
The sites were comfortable, with plenty of space for us in our tents, but they'd definitely support an RV as well. The staff were all super friendly and helpful (shout-out Colleen for her entertaining intro). Kayak rentals were easy. I'm disabled and with the help of one friend I was able to launch no problem. The scenery and wildlife are beautiful. My one critique would be the bathroom near our site. The shower wasn't easily accessible to me, but we were able to find another one on the campground that was. If you have mobility issues, bring a shower chair and you'll be fine. Overall everyone had a fantastic time.
Colin R
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
The sites were comfortable, with plenty of space for us in our tents, but they'd definitely support an RV as well. The staff were all super friendly and helpful (shout-out Colleen for her entertaining intro). Kayak rentals were easy. I'm disabled and with the help of one friend I was able to launch no problem. The scenery and wildlife are beautiful. My one critique would be the bathroom near our site. The shower wasn't easily accessible to me, but we were able to find another one on the campground that was. If you have mobility issues, bring a shower chair and you'll be fine. Overall everyone had a fantastic time.
Lindsay F
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB
Such a beautiful campground and spring! We stayed 3 nights and had the best time! The front gate is also a little store that sells snacks/treats, wood, and ice which was so convenient. We came prepared with all our food, as you should because there isn't much near by, but we still had to buy wood and ice everyday. They also rent kayaks and SUP boards. We had our own canoe, so I can't really rate the rental experience. But the river was beautiful! A must see spring in Florida!
Lindsay F
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB
Such a beautiful campground and spring! We stayed 3 nights and had the best time! The front gate is also a little store that sells snacks/treats, wood, and ice which was so convenient. We came prepared with all our food, as you should because there isn't much near by, but we still had to buy wood and ice everyday. They also rent kayaks and SUP boards. We had our own canoe, so I can't really rate the rental experience. But the river was beautiful! A must see spring in Florida!
Anthony Q
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOPC
We have been visiting/camping at this park for over thirty years and without question the staff on this trip was by far the friendliest, most helpful, and accommodating group we have ever had the pleasure to interact with.
Anthony Q
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOPC
We have been visiting/camping at this park for over thirty years and without question the staff on this trip was by far the friendliest, most helpful, and accommodating group we have ever had the pleasure to interact with.
Belkis H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOPC
Beautiful spring and great campground with excellent park rangers doing an awesome job at Alexander Spring recreation area…
Garnet G
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOPC
The road noise is super loud at night in loop c. If you're a tent camper, take note. Campground can be rowdy on the weekends.
Otherwise facilities were good, renting a kayak is easy, and paddling was fun. You'll see lots of birds, turtles and otters!
Belkis H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOPC
Beautiful spring and great campground with excellent park rangers doing an awesome job at Alexander Spring recreation area…
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.
Elevation: 11 feet
11 mi drive to downtown Altoona (about 15 min)
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: September 9, 2026
