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
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
Victor S
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
Great experience at Alexander Springs. The area is beautiful and clean. Very well maintained. Staff is top notch. They made us feel very welcomed. Special note goes to Jenna. She is absolutely outstanding. Very professional and knowledgeable on everything. She goes above and beyond to make sure your experience at Alexander Springs is the best ever.
Victor S
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
Great experience at Alexander Springs. The area is beautiful and clean. Very well maintained. Staff is top notch. They made us feel very welcomed. Special note goes to Jenna. She is absolutely outstanding. Very professional and knowledgeable on everything. She goes above and beyond to make sure your experience at Alexander Springs is the best ever.
Wade T
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
The staff were awesome. Friendly and professional. Restrooms were clean and stocked. Great experience again.
Wade T
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
The staff were awesome. Friendly and professional. Restrooms were clean and stocked. Great experience again.
Jenna L
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD
My boyfriend and I reserved this campsite after doing some research and absolutely loved our trip. The staff were incredible; Jenna went above and beyond to ensure our stay was a wonderful experience. Since we were located further into the park, she graciously delivered our firewood to our campsite so we didn't have to lug it all the way to the back to camp! The bathrooms and showers were spacious and clean, and there was plenty of wildlife to enjoy during our stay.
During one of our days, we rented a kayak for a couple of hours. The staff was informative and helpful, providing guidance on a turnaround point and the path.
Overall, I 1,000% recommend camping at this park. We will definitely be coming back and are so grateful for the incredible memories so far!
Carolina R
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
I went camping for two nights before New Years. Sites a spacious near water and restrooms that were clean. I drove my kayak to the spring and they had a cart to pull it to the launch area. It was kind of far so the cart is helpful. There were no good restrooms at the visitor center. Only two porta potties. Park was not busy during those days so I only saw like 5 people on kayaks. We saw many fish, birds and three alligators. I went with my kids and we all love the time there.
Jacqueline S
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB
The Springs here are incredibly beautiful. The park is overall beautiful. I wish the trail with the overlook was open, but it's in need of repairs. This park needs more awareness and education about bear safety and the impact of having a population of feral cats. Well there are plenty of squirrels for the cats to hunt, they have a huge impact on the wild bird population. There were definitely less wild birds present in the camping area then there are at other parks I have visited in the area. Fair awareness and education are important for the safety of the bears. A fed bear is eventually a dead bear, because when bears associate people with food, they can become a nuisance, and also possibly aggressive. If we love the bears, we need to not feed them to keep them safe and wild.
Jenna L
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD
My boyfriend and I reserved this campsite after doing some research and absolutely loved our trip. The staff were incredible; Jenna went above and beyond to ensure our stay was a wonderful experience. Since we were located further into the park, she graciously delivered our firewood to our campsite so we didn't have to lug it all the way to the back to camp! The bathrooms and showers were spacious and clean, and there was plenty of wildlife to enjoy during our stay.
During one of our days, we rented a kayak for a couple of hours. The staff was informative and helpful, providing guidance on a turnaround point and the path.
Overall, I 1,000% recommend camping at this park. We will definitely be coming back and are so grateful for the incredible memories so far!
Carolina R
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
I went camping for two nights before New Years. Sites a spacious near water and restrooms that were clean. I drove my kayak to the spring and they had a cart to pull it to the launch area. It was kind of far so the cart is helpful. There were no good restrooms at the visitor center. Only two porta potties. Park was not busy during those days so I only saw like 5 people on kayaks. We saw many fish, birds and three alligators. I went with my kids and we all love the time there.
Jacqueline S
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB
The Springs here are incredibly beautiful. The park is overall beautiful. I wish the trail with the overlook was open, but it's in need of repairs. This park needs more awareness and education about bear safety and the impact of having a population of feral cats. Well there are plenty of squirrels for the cats to hunt, they have a huge impact on the wild bird population. There were definitely less wild birds present in the camping area then there are at other parks I have visited in the area. Fair awareness and education are important for the safety of the bears. A fed bear is eventually a dead bear, because when bears associate people with food, they can become a nuisance, and also possibly aggressive. If we love the bears, we need to not feed them to keep them safe and wild.
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 4, 2026