Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Bathrooms and store at day use area.
Picnic area at our entry pavilion.
Our Amphitheater
Shower at waterfront
Canoes at our run launch

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

64 total sites

RV Sites

64 sites

About Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation.  

Number of accommodations: 64

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

64 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 008, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 013, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
🚐 015, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 021, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 022, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 023, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 024, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 025- Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 026, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 027, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 028, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 030, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 031, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
🚐 032, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 036, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 037, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 038, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 039, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 040, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 041, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 042, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 043, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 044, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 045, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 046, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 047, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 048, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 051, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 052, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 053, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 054, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 055, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 056, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 057, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 058, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 059, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 060, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 061, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 062, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 063, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 064, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 065, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
🚐 067, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.3
1142 reviews
5
58.4%
667
4
21.7%
248
3
11.4%
130
2
6.6%
75
1
1.9%
22

Eva D

Verified

February 21, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOPC

5

We liked the Campground at Alexander Springs a lot. A calm, well kept place to stay. The spring was really nice and not too cold. The staff was friendly, the toilets cleans and the shower warm. Actually this is one of our most favourite campgrounds in Florida!

Eva D

Verified

February 21, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOPC

5

We liked the Campground at Alexander Springs a lot. A calm, well kept place to stay. The spring was really nice and not too cold. The staff was friendly, the toilets cleans and the shower warm. Actually this is one of our most favourite campgrounds in Florida!

Todd H

Verified

February 20, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOPB

4

Nice C.G. just off the Flordia Trail National Scenic Trail. Some renovations going on, so limited access to some areas which should hopefully be completed soon. The showers needed some TLC deep cleaning, but plenty of hot water.

Todd H

Verified

February 20, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOPB

4

Nice C.G. just off the Flordia Trail National Scenic Trail. Some renovations going on, so limited access to some areas which should hopefully be completed soon. The showers needed some TLC deep cleaning, but plenty of hot water.

Janet A

Verified

February 19, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB

2

Nice, but not quite as lovely as Juniper Springs. Very noisy generators running from what looks like a permanent , very messy campsite right in front of the bathrooms.

Janet A

Verified

February 19, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB

2

Nice, but not quite as lovely as Juniper Springs. Very noisy generators running from what looks like a permanent , very messy campsite right in front of the bathrooms.

Alan L

Verified

February 17, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA

3

Nice campground in the southern end of the Ocala National Forest. There are no hookups at individual sites. Quiet hours (no generator) are from 10pm to 6am. Sites are large with extra room for tents. However, the park is old and showing its age. The roads and the sites are paved, but the paving job is deteriorating. Bathhouses are clean and functional, but very outdated. The vegetation is in need of trimming. there is a bit of road noise from CR445 in front of the park. The springs are a popular watering hole, but there is nothing else nearby.

Robert G

Verified

February 17, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA

5

Park was very clean and well maintained. Park staff were also very friendly.

Alan L

Verified

February 17, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA

3

Nice campground in the southern end of the Ocala National Forest. There are no hookups at individual sites. Quiet hours (no generator) are from 10pm to 6am. Sites are large with extra room for tents. However, the park is old and showing its age. The roads and the sites are paved, but the paving job is deteriorating. Bathhouses are clean and functional, but very outdated. The vegetation is in need of trimming. there is a bit of road noise from CR445 in front of the park. The springs are a popular watering hole, but there is nothing else nearby.

Robert G

Verified

February 17, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA

5

Park was very clean and well maintained. Park staff were also very friendly.

Location Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Address:
49525 Cr 445
Altoona, FL, 32702
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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

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