Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Bathrooms and store at day use area.
Picnic area at our entry pavilion.
Our Amphitheater
Shower at waterfront
Canoes at our run launch

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

64 total sites

RV Sites

64 sites

About Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation.  

Number of accommodations: 64

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

64 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
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🚐 012, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
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🚐 013, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 017, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 018, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 019, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 020, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 022, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 023, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025- Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 030, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 036, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 037, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 038, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 044, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 045, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 046, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 056, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 067, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.3
1142 reviews
5
58.4%
667
4
21.7%
248
3
11.4%
130
2
6.6%
75
1
1.9%
22

Warren

Verified

May 28, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOPA

3

No benches in shower they have been removed and not put back.
Towel and clothes rack on wall have been wired so they will hold your towel some of them have no wires so the will not hold up anything you hang your towel and it falls off

Paul C

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB

4

Disappointed that Alexander doesn't partner with other spring sites to individual reduce entrance fees ($15 pp vs. $8 for car load at state parks). Would suggest assistant manager check with staff before confronting campers about having switched sites, especially after returning from days off.

Paul C

Verified

May 23, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB

4

Disappointed that Alexander doesn't partner with other spring sites to individual reduce entrance fees ($15 pp vs. $8 for car load at state parks). Would suggest assistant manager check with staff before confronting campers about having switched sites, especially after returning from days off.

Iris W

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC

5

Park was clean, our site was well laid out clean and safe.

Iris W

Verified

May 18, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC

5

Park was clean, our site was well laid out clean and safe.

Jon R

Verified

May 15, 2025 Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD

5

very happy

Jon R

Verified

May 15, 2025 Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD

5

very happy

Katherine D

Verified

May 6, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOPC

4

Well kept campground. Clean bathrooms. Lots to do.

Katherine D

Verified

May 6, 2025 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOPC

4

Well kept campground. Clean bathrooms. Lots to do.

June D

Verified

April 29, 2025 Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD

4

This was our second stay at Alexander Springs, and we love it! The campsites are clean, private and spacious. There is no electricity, but otherwise very nice. We love swimming in the spring and canoeing the river. All in all, a great park.

Location Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Address:
49525 Cr 445
Altoona, FL, 32702
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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

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