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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
DENNIS H
VerifiedMarch 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
Bathrooms need to be kept CLEAN! Overall experience was good and employees friendly and helpful.
DENNIS H
VerifiedMarch 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
Bathrooms need to be kept CLEAN! Overall experience was good and employees friendly and helpful.
Joseph Y
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
The campground is nicely maintained and bathrooms are well kept. The Spring can get very crowded with people coming to enjoy for the day so recommend walking/biking from campground to the Spring. If you plan to go down the river on paddle board, canoe, or kayak there are rentals available or you can bring your own but you have to park a little ways away at the unloading curb side and walk a bit with your water equipment but the park provides kayak dolly’s. Prepare to see lots of wildlife in the water and at your campsite (especially raccoons if you do not keep a clean campsite). The general store at the spring had snacks, ice, swag, and s’mores essentials but the one thing I was craving that they did not have was ice cream. My only critique is that they get some ice cream in the store. Overall the park employees are very nice and enthusiastic about all things nature.
Kenneth M
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
We had a great time camping at Alexander Springs. One of my favorite places to visit for swimming and paddling. Campsites are nicely private and surrounded by beautiful vegetation.
My only complaint would be that the camping bathhouse/ bathrooms were constantly dirty. I would describe them as nasty most of the time.warm water for showers was limited if not nonexistent. I think the bathhouse should be cleaned more often.
Joseph Y
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
The campground is nicely maintained and bathrooms are well kept. The Spring can get very crowded with people coming to enjoy for the day so recommend walking/biking from campground to the Spring. If you plan to go down the river on paddle board, canoe, or kayak there are rentals available or you can bring your own but you have to park a little ways away at the unloading curb side and walk a bit with your water equipment but the park provides kayak dolly’s. Prepare to see lots of wildlife in the water and at your campsite (especially raccoons if you do not keep a clean campsite). The general store at the spring had snacks, ice, swag, and s’mores essentials but the one thing I was craving that they did not have was ice cream. My only critique is that they get some ice cream in the store. Overall the park employees are very nice and enthusiastic about all things nature.
Kenneth M
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
We had a great time camping at Alexander Springs. One of my favorite places to visit for swimming and paddling. Campsites are nicely private and surrounded by beautiful vegetation.
My only complaint would be that the camping bathhouse/ bathrooms were constantly dirty. I would describe them as nasty most of the time.warm water for showers was limited if not nonexistent. I think the bathhouse should be cleaned more often.
Pedro Á
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
The site is very nice and clean, I thought that the spaces between the camping areas were more distant, which makes one bother the neighbor with the "noise" and vice versa, We liked this space a lot (loopB-18)
Pedro Á
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB
The site is very nice and clean, I thought that the spaces between the camping areas were more distant, which makes one bother the neighbor with the "noise" and vice versa
Pedro Á
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
The site is very nice and clean, I thought that the spaces between the camping areas were more distant, which makes one bother the neighbor with the "noise" and vice versa, We liked this space a lot (loopB-18)
Pedro Á
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB
The site is very nice and clean, I thought that the spaces between the camping areas were more distant, which makes one bother the neighbor with the "noise" and vice versa
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
