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
Damian L
VerifiedMarch 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Park employees were pleasant and tried to be helpful.
Our site was close to a camper who ran his generator all day, as much as the quiet time rules allowed and beyond.
I had to walk over to the site at 11pm, 1 hour AFTER quite hours start, to ask him to turn off the generator. The parks need to implement new rules for generator use!
Beyond the generator issue, the springs were wonderful!
The bathrooms and showers were clean and maintained well. We would like to visit again to hike more trails and see more of the area. Maybe there won’t be a generator running all day and night on our next visit.
Damian L
VerifiedMarch 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Park employees were pleasant and tried to be helpful.
Our site was close to a camper who ran his generator all day, as much as the quiet time rules allowed and beyond.
I had to walk over to the site at 11pm, 1 hour AFTER quite hours start, to ask him to turn off the generator. The parks need to implement new rules for generator use!
Beyond the generator issue, the springs were wonderful!
The bathrooms and showers were clean and maintained well. We would like to visit again to hike more trails and see more of the area. Maybe there won’t be a generator running all day and night on our next visit.
Michelle M
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOPD
Loved our time there. The ladies at the front office were great. So helpful and very nice.
Michelle M
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOPD
Loved our time there. The ladies at the front office were great. So helpful and very nice.
Elena U
VerifiedMarch 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOPA
Park was clean and well maintained. Bathrooms always clean and well equipped. Park rangers respectful, helpful and kind. We will definitely come back!
Elena U
VerifiedMarch 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOPA
Park was clean and well maintained. Bathrooms always clean and well equipped. Park rangers respectful, helpful and kind. We will definitely come back!
Kimberly K
VerifiedMarch 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA
I have been camping at alexander springs for 8 years with 2 other family's and I have to say this year everything was the cleanest we have seen. The staff was for the most part friendly and the park looked like it was getting some much needed work done. We normally all book the same camp sites every year and we were pleasantly surprised to see they might be fixing the roads in loop A that have needed repair for 8 years atleast.
Kimberly K
VerifiedMarch 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA
I have been camping at alexander springs for 8 years with 2 other family's and I have to say this year everything was the cleanest we have seen. The staff was for the most part friendly and the park looked like it was getting some much needed work done. We normally all book the same camp sites every year and we were pleasantly surprised to see they might be fixing the roads in loop A that have needed repair for 8 years atleast.
Nikki R
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD
Friendly staff. Nice clean camp ground. The campsite was surrounded by trees to provide a little privacy and some shade. Would stay again
Nikki R
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD
Friendly staff. Nice clean camp ground. The campsite was surrounded by trees to provide a little privacy and some shade. Would stay again
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
