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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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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
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!
Stephanie F
April 21, 2023
We rented a pavilion for the day so we did not have to get to the park so early in the morning. However, only one parking spot was reserved for us. The other people in our party had to get there early to ensure they could get in. It took them 90 minutes to get in after the park opened. Another couple who planned to come didn’t because they didn’t want to wait to get in.
Overall, the park was clean, and we enjoyed our time while we were there. We just didn’t like that with the cost of renting the pavilion that the day use fee wasn’t included (at least for a # of people) and we only had 1 reserved parking space. It defeated the purpose of putting in how many we had in our party when I made the reservation because it didn’t matter.
Ultimately, get there early and don’t pay for the pavilion!!
Nick V
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
Alexander Springs is a wonderful place for family camping. The springs and run are amazing. The park is beautiful and superbly maintained. The one thing, however, that is totally out of character is that there's absolutely no recycling. For a National Forest Park to overlook such a basic contribution for environmental protection and sustainability, provides a bad example, especially for children, who visit the park. I hope this changes.
Stephanie F
April 21, 2023
We rented a pavilion for the day so we did not have to get to the park so early in the morning. However, only one parking spot was reserved for us. The other people in our party had to get there early to ensure they could get in. It took them 90 minutes to get in after the park opened. Another couple who planned to come didn’t because they didn’t want to wait to get in.
Overall, the park was clean, and we enjoyed our time while we were there. We just didn’t like that with the cost of renting the pavilion that the day use fee wasn’t included (at least for a # of people) and we only had 1 reserved parking space. It defeated the purpose of putting in how many we had in our party when I made the reservation because it didn’t matter.
Ultimately, get there early and don’t pay for the pavilion!!
Nick V
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC
Alexander Springs is a wonderful place for family camping. The springs and run are amazing. The park is beautiful and superbly maintained. The one thing, however, that is totally out of character is that there's absolutely no recycling. For a National Forest Park to overlook such a basic contribution for environmental protection and sustainability, provides a bad example, especially for children, who visit the park. I hope this changes.
Bill P
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
Beautiful location with helpful staff.
Bill P
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
Beautiful location with helpful staff.
Matthew R
VerifiedApril 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
We had a great time at the spring, but received a citation from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for not having life jackets or whistles in our kayak. We did not know about that rule. We wish there was a sign posted concerning state laws related to kayaking at the kayak launch. We launched our kayaks from the park launch, but didn't see any signs at the launch or instructions on the website concerning state laws. We feel a bit miffed.
Matthew R
VerifiedApril 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
We had a great time at the spring, but received a citation from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for not having life jackets or whistles in our kayak. We did not know about that rule. We wish there was a sign posted concerning state laws related to kayaking at the kayak launch. We launched our kayaks from the park launch, but didn't see any signs at the launch or instructions on the website concerning state laws. We feel a bit miffed.
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
