OutReserve

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
Showers

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
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
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

64 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 005, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 006, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 007, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 008, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 009, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 010, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 011, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 012, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 013, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 014, Loop: LOPA
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🚐 015, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 016, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 017, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 018, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 019, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 020, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 021, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 022, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 023, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 024, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 025- Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 026, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 027, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 028, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 029, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 030, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 031, Loop: LOPB
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🚐 032, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 033, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 034, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 035, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 036, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 037, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 038, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 039, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 040, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 041, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 042, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 043, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 044, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 045, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 046, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 047, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 048, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC
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🚐 050, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 051, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 052, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 053, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 054, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 055, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 056, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 057, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 058, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 059, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 060, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 061, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 062, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 063, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 064, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 065, Loop: LOPD
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🚐 067, Loop: LOPD
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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.

Review Summary

4.3
1118 reviews
5
58.1%
650
4
21.9%
245
3
11.5%
129
2
6.7%
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giselle c

Verified

August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA

5

Love the place!!!

giselle c

Verified

August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA

5

Love the place!!!

Diego C

Verified

August 21, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB

5

Excellent experience in this park!! Staff is super nice ! And the spring is gorgeous!!!! The campground is very well maintained and super clean !

Diego C

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August 21, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB

5

Excellent experience in this park!! Staff is super nice ! And the spring is gorgeous!!!! The campground is very well maintained and super clean !

Antonis H

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB

4

Beautiful area and the campgrounds were fantastic.
The vehicle registration is frustrating but its understandable with it being the Summer.
Everyone at the spring(employee) are all so helpful and friendly. I've been many times but have never camped.
Can't wait to go back!

Antonis H

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB

4

Beautiful area and the campgrounds were fantastic.
The vehicle registration is frustrating but its understandable with it being the Summer.
Everyone at the spring(employee) are all so helpful and friendly. I've been many times but have never camped.
Can't wait to go back!

Kenneth B

Verified

July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD

5

The weekend was a very good time. The park was clean. The only thing I did not like was the bathrooms where closed.

Kenneth B

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July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD

5

The weekend was a very good time. The park was clean. The only thing I did not like was the bathrooms where closed.

Stacye S

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July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC

5

It was a good trip, a lot of rain though and this site does flood if it pours ! Other than that it was nice. Yellow flies are pretty active may-july so prepare for that during those months. The staff here are amazing. We went kayaking and saw alligators, and otters. At our campsite we saw racoons, cats and a fox 😁. We really enjoyed it. Water is pretty cold but you get use to it. Definitely float out and check out the spring where it comes up it's beautiful.I want to camp here again in the fall months for sure.

Stacye S

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July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC

5

It was a good trip, a lot of rain though and this site does flood if it pours ! Other than that it was nice. Yellow flies are pretty active may-july so prepare for that during those months. The staff here are amazing. We went kayaking and saw alligators, and otters. At our campsite we saw racoons, cats and a fox 😁. We really enjoyed it. Water is pretty cold but you get use to it. Definitely float out and check out the spring where it comes up it's beautiful.I want to camp here again in the fall months for sure.

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.

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

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