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
Russell D
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOPD
My husband and I visited here to hike and kayak. The waterway was beautiful. The hiking was not. The concessioner which is Ocala adventure refuses to maintain the boardwalks at Alexander Springs and Juniper Springs. Why does the county, state, and national park system put up with this? The staff is very friendly but we had to request the doors to the showers be unlocked. The door to the dish cleaning area was never unlocked for our stay. Where do they expect you to put the grey water?
Jose M
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
Staff was extremely friendly! Campsite was clean, quiet and relaxing. 10/10 will be camping here again.
Kim M
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD
Great location & great staff!! Upon arrival the staff notified us that our originally reserved location was flooded, and they had already selected another, superior location for us!!! Much appreciated.
Russell D
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOPD
My husband and I visited here to hike and kayak. The waterway was beautiful. The hiking was not. The concessioner which is Ocala adventure refuses to maintain the boardwalks at Alexander Springs and Juniper Springs. Why does the county, state, and national park system put up with this? The staff is very friendly but we had to request the doors to the showers be unlocked. The door to the dish cleaning area was never unlocked for our stay. Where do they expect you to put the grey water?
Jose M
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
Staff was extremely friendly! Campsite was clean, quiet and relaxing. 10/10 will be camping here again.
Kim M
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD
Great location & great staff!! Upon arrival the staff notified us that our originally reserved location was flooded, and they had already selected another, superior location for us!!! Much appreciated.
Mary W
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: LOPC
Clean campground and facilities. Lots of trees and growth between camp sites.
Mary W
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: LOPC
Clean campground and facilities. Lots of trees and growth between camp sites.
Edward K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOPC
The mosquitos swarmed us when we tried to get out of our rig. We were in C loop, I went into the bathroom and the bathroom was semi clean. There was a large dust web across the top of the handicap stall and about an inch of the bottom rim of the sink was bubbled with rust. We left the next day and cancelled the rest of our stay. We had reservations for March that we also cancelled. We mainly left because of the mosquito swarm.
Edward K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOPC
The mosquitos swarmed us when we tried to get out of our rig. We were in C loop, I went into the bathroom and the bathroom was semi clean. There was a large dust web across the top of the handicap stall and about an inch of the bottom rim of the sink was bubbled with rust. We left the next day and cancelled the rest of our stay. We had reservations for March that we also cancelled. We mainly left because of the mosquito swarm.
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
