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
Jamie B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
Loved this campground! It was all beautiful and peaceful and was sad to leave.
Verizon had decent service, not perfect but definitely helpful!
The staff were really nice. The grounds and bathhouse were great, they just needed to restock the toilet paper a little sooner so bring some back up.
There were families and kids riding around with scooters, being kids, which was fun to see. The only complaint which really the campground could just help with their timing is for generators. We got back the second day and an RV moved in the spot across from us and had their generator running for hours which made for a less relaxing night. They can run as long as they want, only quiet hours are 10pm-6am. I wish they weren't allowed in the tent campgrounds as it takes away from the peace and enjoyment of nature, why you're typically there!
Another suggestion, would be that they allow campers to still access the springs after they close to the public at 5pm. We were gone all day do other things, would have been nice to still have access with it being light out but the workers told us we were allowed even in the parking lots grassy area when we were trying to escape the generator noise to relax in quiet.
Harry D
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOPD
Very nice park, however the concessionaire sure rips the public off on entrance fees.
Denise M
VerifiedMarch 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
We enjoyed our visit to Alexander Springs. It was quiet and relaxing. The area was Beautiful. We rented kayaks and enjoyed the scenery. Its AMAZING how clear the water was, even when it was super deep. There were people scuba diving. This was also cool. If there is one thing I would change would be for the park map to be more accurate.The spot we picked out was closet the bathrooms but when we got there and walked around there was a woods between our spot and the bathhouse. All in all we will return.
Denise M
VerifiedMarch 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
We enjoyed our visit to Alexander Springs. It was quiet and relaxing. The area was Beautiful. We rented kayaks and enjoyed the scenery. Its AMAZING how clear the water was, even when it was super deep. There were people scuba diving. This was also cool. If there is one thing I would change would be for the park map to be more accurate.The spot we picked out was closet the bathrooms but when we got there and walked around there was a woods between our spot and the bathhouse. All in all we will return.
Helene R
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA
Very nice people work there. Thank you
Helene R
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA
Very nice people work there. Thank you
Jairo P
VerifiedMarch 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Beautiful park. Great location! Site was great. Wonderful staff. However, bathroom facilities in canping area were sub-par!
steve n
VerifiedMarch 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOPA
Very helpful staff. A nice setting with the springs and kayaking providing relief from the heat and exciting adventures on the river.
Jairo P
VerifiedMarch 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Beautiful park. Great location! Site was great. Wonderful staff. However, bathroom facilities in canping area were sub-par!
steve n
VerifiedMarch 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOPA
Very helpful staff. A nice setting with the springs and kayaking providing relief from the heat and exciting adventures on the river.
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
