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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
Ashley H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOPC
ALexander Springs is my favorite spring, it is beautiful, easy to play in, plenty of room for all the people. The campground is nice with large sites and shade. If you are not camping & just want to spend the day get there EARLY, the line to get in is very long and people were waiting for hours to get in. We camped so no problem. My only complaint is the bathrooms are gross, but with as busy as it gets it is probably hard to keep up. The town just up the way has a cute ice cream shop with yummy milkshakes and the Castaway restaurant is a hidden gem with delicious fried green tomatoes. We will be back to AS for sure.
Candyce L
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
Fantastic paddling on the creek. Nature trail is closed:(
Ashley H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOPC
ALexander Springs is my favorite spring, it is beautiful, easy to play in, plenty of room for all the people. The campground is nice with large sites and shade. If you are not camping & just want to spend the day get there EARLY, the line to get in is very long and people were waiting for hours to get in. We camped so no problem. My only complaint is the bathrooms are gross, but with as busy as it gets it is probably hard to keep up. The town just up the way has a cute ice cream shop with yummy milkshakes and the Castaway restaurant is a hidden gem with delicious fried green tomatoes. We will be back to AS for sure.
Candyce L
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
Fantastic paddling on the creek. Nature trail is closed:(
Kylie E
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOPA
This was our second time camping here, we love it here. The amenities are clean, the fire pit has a little grill over it, there’s bathrooms in walking distance of all camp sites, the springs is in walking distance (obviously), and they have hiking trails you can take. They don’t have maps of the area at the front office but once you begin walking on the path directly across from them you’ll find a sign posted with paper maps.
I definitely recommend staying here.
Kylie E
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOPA
This was our second time camping here, we love it here. The amenities are clean, the fire pit has a little grill over it, there’s bathrooms in walking distance of all camp sites, the springs is in walking distance (obviously), and they have hiking trails you can take. They don’t have maps of the area at the front office but once you begin walking on the path directly across from them you’ll find a sign posted with paper maps.
I definitely recommend staying here.
Sandra B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC
We love camping at Alexander Springs campground. Really wish the broadwalk trail would be repaired. It has never been open since we have been camping there.We love swimming in the spring.
Sandra B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC
We love camping at Alexander Springs campground. Really wish the broadwalk trail would be repaired. It has never been open since we have been camping there.We love swimming in the spring.
Milton K
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
Always a great time when we go,from camping to swimming to kayaking.just a great experience every time
Milton K
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB
Always a great time when we go,from camping to swimming to kayaking.just a great experience every time
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
