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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
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.
Clyde S
March 9, 2024
my 90th birthday party in pavillion A. Most guests came to Alexander Springs for the first time and loved it. Most of all, me.
Please tell your administration to get the hiking trails repaired and open to us again. I know, there is no money for the cleanup but how long is this going to last? Raise hell with your bosses and open those trails. And give you a raise. Thanks. Clyde Stephens
Clyde S
March 9, 2024
my 90th birthday party in pavillion A. Most guests came to Alexander Springs for the first time and loved it. Most of all, me.
Please tell your administration to get the hiking trails repaired and open to us again. I know, there is no money for the cleanup but how long is this going to last? Raise hell with your bosses and open those trails. And give you a raise. Thanks. Clyde Stephens
JANICE V
VerifiedMarch 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: LOPD
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the river run to the bridge and back in our inflatable kayak.
JANICE V
VerifiedMarch 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: LOPD
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the river run to the bridge and back in our inflatable kayak.
James R
VerifiedMarch 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA
All things when well no problem
steven S
VerifiedMarch 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOPB
It was beautiful and things to do were great. The people at the gate were very pleasant and very helpful. The weather was fantastic and we had a great time
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
