Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Bathrooms and store at day use area.
Picnic area at our entry pavilion.
Our Amphitheater
Shower at waterfront
Canoes at our run launch

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

64 total sites

RV Sites

64 sites

About Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation.  

Number of accommodations: 64

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

64 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 008, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 013, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 015, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 021, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 022, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 023, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 024, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 025- Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 026, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 027, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 028, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 030, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 031, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 032, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 036, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 037, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 038, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 039, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 040, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 041, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 042, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 043, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 044, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 045, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 046, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 047, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 048, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 051, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 052, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 053, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 054, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 055, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 056, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 057, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 058, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 059, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 060, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 061, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 062, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 063, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 064, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 065, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 067, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.3
1142 reviews
5
58.4%
667
4
21.7%
248
3
11.4%
130
2
6.6%
75
1
1.9%
22

Timmy C

Verified

January 2, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB

5

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

Verified

January 2, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB

5

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

Verified

December 20, 2023 Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD

5

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

Verified

December 20, 2023 Stayed at: 064, Loop: LOPD

5

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.

Albert P

Verified

December 17, 2023 Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD

4

Alexander Springs is a beautiful park with excellent camp sites that provide a more private experience than other park campgrounds.

Albert P

Verified

December 17, 2023 Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD

4

Alexander Springs is a beautiful park with excellent camp sites that provide a more private experience than other park campgrounds.

Mike O

Verified

December 13, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA

5

Awesome staff! The campground is clean and safe with plenty of privacy between sites.

Mike O

Verified

December 13, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA

5

Awesome staff! The campground is clean and safe with plenty of privacy between sites.

Angela M

Verified

December 3, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOPC

5

The campgrounds were clean, quiet and overall just beautiful. They have wood and ice on site with other things you have forgotten. Staff was super polite and helpful. Great experience, will definitely be back!
Highly recommended

Angela M

Verified

December 3, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOPC

5

The campgrounds were clean, quiet and overall just beautiful. They have wood and ice on site with other things you have forgotten. Staff was super polite and helpful. Great experience, will definitely be back!
Highly recommended

Location Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Address:
49525 Cr 445
Altoona, FL, 32702
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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

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