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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.
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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
Shawn G
VerifiedApril 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC
I love camping in the Ocala National Forest. During the week it is quiet and usually a great experience. The Alexander Spring Run of about two miles is clear, slow moving and consistently fun with an abundance of wildlife and decent fishing for boaters. The racoons are big and brazen, alligators and armadillos shy. I highly recommend the Paisley Woods MTB trail. I especially like the southern portion as it has less trail sand to bog you down. It's a good workout and on weekdays not overly busy!
Shawn G
VerifiedApril 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC
I love camping in the Ocala National Forest. During the week it is quiet and usually a great experience. The Alexander Spring Run of about two miles is clear, slow moving and consistently fun with an abundance of wildlife and decent fishing for boaters. The racoons are big and brazen, alligators and armadillos shy. I highly recommend the Paisley Woods MTB trail. I especially like the southern portion as it has less trail sand to bog you down. It's a good workout and on weekdays not overly busy!
Carol S
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOPD
We stayed for 13 days in our 35ft Class A. Since we were boondocking we were close to the bathrooms which allowed us to shower. Very nice. Loved the Springs …spent a couple of days just reading and enjoying the area. We drove approx an hour to get to Daytona Beach, visited St Augustine, and Cocoa Beach. Nice location for us. Small towns around and beautiful country.
Carol S
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOPD
We stayed for 13 days in our 35ft Class A. Since we were boondocking we were close to the bathrooms which allowed us to shower. Very nice. Loved the Springs …spent a couple of days just reading and enjoying the area. We drove approx an hour to get to Daytona Beach, visited St Augustine, and Cocoa Beach. Nice location for us. Small towns around and beautiful country.
Adrian G
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA
Very poor experience. The guests at other sights were cutting trees, openly doing drugs and drinking alcohol and playing loud music late into the night. Very sad at what this Spring has become on weekends.
Adrian G
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA
Very poor experience. The guests at other sights were cutting trees, openly doing drugs and drinking alcohol and playing loud music late into the night. Very sad at what this Spring has become on weekends.
Eszter F
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOPC
We had a great time ! Clean amenities, nice staff, well maintained campsites . The spring is beautiful and super clean, great experience all together!
Eszter F
VerifiedMay 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOPC
We had a great time ! Clean amenities, nice staff, well maintained campsites . The spring is beautiful and super clean, great experience all together!
Zachary W
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA
Clean campsites, bathrooms, great water pressure, the spring are is well kept. It’s a little far from civilization which is exactly what I wanted.
Good cell reception too.
Zachary W
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA
Clean campsites, bathrooms, great water pressure, the spring are is well kept. It’s a little far from civilization which is exactly what I wanted.
Good cell reception too.
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
