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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
June D
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
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.
Philip H
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
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Philip H
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
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Laurie S
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB
This was perhaps the nicest camping experience we’ve ever had—just the sounds of the natural world at night and in the morning. The springs were marvelous (especially during the week when there were fewer people) and we loved our paddles on the spring. We stayed 8 nights—and we were so happy to be there. Very nice staff too!
Laurie S
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB
This was perhaps the nicest camping experience we’ve ever had—just the sounds of the natural world at night and in the morning. The springs were marvelous (especially during the week when there were fewer people) and we loved our paddles on the spring. We stayed 8 nights—and we were so happy to be there. Very nice staff too!
Brittany C
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
BRING SOMETHING TO REPELL THE NO-SEE-UMS!!! This is a beautiful campground with amazing amenities. Restrooms and shower spots are always well kept, the springs are a short drive or a good walk away for a day of fun.
Tiki torches were the way to go for us with helping deter bugs but that’s part of nature, just miserable for bites.
Brittany C
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
BRING SOMETHING TO REPELL THE NO-SEE-UMS!!! This is a beautiful campground with amazing amenities. Restrooms and shower spots are always well kept, the springs are a short drive or a good walk away for a day of fun.
Tiki torches were the way to go for us with helping deter bugs but that’s part of nature, just miserable for bites.
Jennifer L
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOPC
Beautiful campground with Springs that stay at 72 degrees. Campsite was not level but had bear box, fire pit and table and was clean and close to hiking trails and shower houses. Would definitely stay again and pick a level site. Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff.
Jennifer L
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOPC
Beautiful campground with Springs that stay at 72 degrees. Campsite was not level but had bear box, fire pit and table and was clean and close to hiking trails and shower houses. Would definitely stay again and pick a level site. Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff.
Dale H
VerifiedMarch 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB
Pretty bad that the springs access closes at 5:30. Sunset was not until 7:30. Also why would you remodel the restrooms at the springs during the busiest time of the year. The bathrooms on B loop were in bad shape. Broken faucets in the showers, and the sinks where water was running constantly resulting in no hot water for the showers.
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
