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 (1118)
What Guests Are Saying
Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained campsites, and clean restrooms. Visitors enjoy the beautiful spring, clear waters, and convenient amenities like stores offering ice and firewood. While some critiques mention overcrowding and cleanliness issues at certain sites, many guests look forward to returning for the peaceful nature experience and recreational activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Alexander Springs Recreation Area offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained campsites, and clean restrooms. Visitors enjoy the beautiful spring, clear waters, and convenient amenities like stores offering ice and firewood. While some critiques mention overcrowding and cleanliness issues at certain sites, many guests look forward to returning for the peaceful nature experience and recreational activities.
Review Summary
Patty W
VerifiedMarch 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC
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Patty W
VerifiedMarch 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC
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Kimberly K
VerifiedMarch 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA
My family and I have been camping at Alexander spring for the last 7 years for spring break and have seen alot of changes over the years. The trail has been closed for 2 years and I heard it will take another year to be done. For years we have been able to walk down to the water after closing and now we get yelled at even though we are not getting in the water. Other then that it is a very enjoyable camping time. I recommend kayaking to enjoy the true beauty of the spring.
Kimberly K
VerifiedMarch 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOPA
My family and I have been camping at Alexander spring for the last 7 years for spring break and have seen alot of changes over the years. The trail has been closed for 2 years and I heard it will take another year to be done. For years we have been able to walk down to the water after closing and now we get yelled at even though we are not getting in the water. Other then that it is a very enjoyable camping time. I recommend kayaking to enjoy the true beauty of the spring.
Judith C
VerifiedMarch 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
Alexander Springs Rec area is a beautiful place to camp and a marvellous place to swim. The sites are spacious and surrounded by lovely greenery filled with birdsong. The swimming area is large and natural, the cool waters ranging from light green to deep turquoise at the springhead. Because the slope is gradual, it is a safe place for children to play and swim. The bathrooms at the camping area are perfectly clean and well maintained. But the dishwashing sink no longer has hot water as it did when we were there last year. The bathhouse at the swimming area was partly out of order in both the men and womens' section, and not very clean.
Judith C
VerifiedMarch 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
Alexander Springs Rec area is a beautiful place to camp and a marvellous place to swim. The sites are spacious and surrounded by lovely greenery filled with birdsong. The swimming area is large and natural, the cool waters ranging from light green to deep turquoise at the springhead. Because the slope is gradual, it is a safe place for children to play and swim. The bathrooms at the camping area are perfectly clean and well maintained. But the dishwashing sink no longer has hot water as it did when we were there last year. The bathhouse at the swimming area was partly out of order in both the men and womens' section, and not very clean.
Frances M
VerifiedMarch 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LOPD
Loud thunder-like noises throughout the daytime, came to find out there is a military base nearby. Practice bombing. Then we had 7:30 am tree cutting, chain saw through the morning hours. I'm not a early riser.
Bradley H
VerifiedMarch 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC
nice
Frances M
VerifiedMarch 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LOPD
Loud thunder-like noises throughout the daytime, came to find out there is a military base nearby. Practice bombing. Then we had 7:30 am tree cutting, chain saw through the morning hours. I'm not a early riser.
Bradley H
VerifiedMarch 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC
nice
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.0789 / -81.58
Elevation: 11 feet
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: June 4, 2026
