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
Matt G
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC
The grounds are very beautiful. The staff was mostly very respectful and helpful, but I was a bit frustrated that the bear box for our site was not properly functioning. Luckily the next door site was absent so we were able to use that bear box, but we were not assured that we could use it the whole time. They were willing to give us a plastic box, but that would not properly secure our food unless we put something heavy on it. I also was frustrated that they charge $12 per person to use the day use facility, and they had not repaired the board walk path around the springs for the last 2 years. How can they charge that much money and not have the resources to fix the boardwalk?
anderson p
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC
My stay was in lot 40, everything was excellent, the area was clean, drinking water, clean bathrooms and full tmobile internet. I recommend it.
Martin E
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: LOPC
One of my favorite places for the last 50 years! Snorkeling, off-road bike riding, hiking...and beautiful campground with big shaded sites.
Martin E
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: LOPC
One of my favorite places for the last 50 years! Snorkeling, off-road bike riding, hiking...and beautiful campground with big shaded sites.
Olga J
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
Our family loves camping and we've been at Ocala National Forest several times. Alexander Springs is a very nice campground and offers great hiking and canoeing.
Olga J
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
Our family loves camping and we've been at Ocala National Forest several times. Alexander Springs is a very nice campground and offers great hiking and canoeing.
Timmy C
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB
Enjoyed the peace and quite after 10pm. There were some loud individuals in the park, but, the host took care of the incident and all was calm after 10pm. The young lady that works in the afmissions gate was so polite, nice and knowledgeable. She was very professional. The whole staff was si polite and courteous that we will return.
Timmy C
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB
Enjoyed the peace and quite after 10pm. There were some loud individuals in the park, but, the host took care of the incident and all was calm after 10pm. The young lady that works in the afmissions gate was so polite, nice and knowledgeable. She was very professional. The whole staff was si polite and courteous that we will return.
Tamara P
VerifiedDecember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD
I stayed in the D Loop and it was wonderful. The site was clean and ready when we arrived. Multiple bathroom facilities were available. The site itself was large and easy to access. The firepit was large and had an attached grill as well as a separate grill and trash container on the site to keep the critters away. I definitely will return.
Tamara P
VerifiedDecember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD
I stayed in the D Loop and it was wonderful. The site was clean and ready when we arrived. Multiple bathroom facilities were available. The site itself was large and easy to access. The firepit was large and had an attached grill as well as a separate grill and trash container on the site to keep the critters away. I definitely will return.
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
