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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
Andrey E
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOPD
All great, very clean and friendly staff. Thank you for your service!
Liliana Q
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB
Kyle, Britney and all staff was very helpful when our food storage got stuck. We were in lot 17, loop B and had a lot of fun camping in a tent as we like. Went into the spring waters for the 1st time and the water was very cold. All good! Thank you! Good family experience. It's the 3rd time we go and it's always great.
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.
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
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
