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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
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.
Victor S
VerifiedMarch 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOPB
Well as soon as we arrived at camp we were happily greeted by staff member Jenna at the front gate. As we spent our trip at camp we were happy to see that Alexander Springs maintains its prestine look. Everywhere we went we saw staff cleaning and maintaining the area safe. It is always a pleasure to come to Alexander Springs Durring our stay Jenna stopped by to make sure we were doing ok and if we needed anything to let them know. It's always great to know the staff care about the people camping in the area. Can't wait to return with the family again.
Victor S
VerifiedMarch 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOPB
Well as soon as we arrived at camp we were happily greeted by staff member Jenna at the front gate. As we spent our trip at camp we were happy to see that Alexander Springs maintains its prestine look. Everywhere we went we saw staff cleaning and maintaining the area safe. It is always a pleasure to come to Alexander Springs Durring our stay Jenna stopped by to make sure we were doing ok and if we needed anything to let them know. It's always great to know the staff care about the people camping in the area. Can't wait to return with the family again.
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.
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
