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
Daniel S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOPD
A well established campground with generous sites and beautiful semi-tropical setting.
Daniel S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOPD
A well established campground with generous sites and beautiful semi-tropical setting.
Karen F
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
Excellent campground. Tidy and clean, and quiet!
Karen F
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
Excellent campground. Tidy and clean, and quiet!
David G
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
We had a great time, as the campsite was clean and beautifull. All of the rangers/employees were fantastic, they were helpful and polite and could not have been better. I was very impressed at hard they were working to make the place great.
David G
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOPD
We had a great time, as the campsite was clean and beautifull. All of the rangers/employees were fantastic, they were helpful and polite and could not have been better. I was very impressed at hard they were working to make the place great.
Carmen Veronica G
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOPA
Era nuestra primera vez acampando y en realidad la experiencia fue bastante buena. Las instalaciones están cuidadas y el personal es muy agradable. Debido a que elegimos acampara para año nuevo estaba haciendo bastante frío, así que lo único que me hubiese gustado es tener agua caliente en los lavamanos ya que en la duchas si había. Recomendado el paseo en canoa, hermoso paisaje y se puede observar todo tipo de fauna.
Carmen Veronica G
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOPA
Era nuestra primera vez acampando y en realidad la experiencia fue bastante buena. Las instalaciones están cuidadas y el personal es muy agradable. Debido a que elegimos acampara para año nuevo estaba haciendo bastante frío, así que lo único que me hubiese gustado es tener agua caliente en los lavamanos ya que en la duchas si había. Recomendado el paseo en canoa, hermoso paisaje y se puede observar todo tipo de fauna.
kelli w
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
We were in loop B our campsite was very spacious. The bathroom was clean. It was too cold to swim in the springs, but the water looked very nice. The trails for hiking were closed due to needing repaired. I was really looking forward to be able to hike. The wash sink area in between the men and the women’s bathroom was shut down and locked. I was also told that it needed to be repaired and that if we wanted to wash any of our camping dishes, we had to go to a different loop which was an inconvenience. I feel that every loop should have their own working bathrooms and wash sink area . We probably will not go back to this park until the trails are open and definitely will not be staying in loop B if we do go back because I have to have someplace to wash my Camping dishes.
Deanna S
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOPD
Always a wonderful experience to come back to the sites and enjoy the area! Grounds keepers and team really take pride in Alexander Springs safety and cleanliness!
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 13, 2026
