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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
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Janet J
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
Such friendly, helpful and hard working staff. We love visiting Alexander Springs every year. Enjoy all the wildlife, including snakes and gators! Wish the ticks weren’t so plentiful😆 Would love to see the boardwalk and trail repairs completed, have never been able to walk through there and we’ve been coming there for years!
Kimberly N
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB
I loved this campground. There were quite a few bathrooms and they were well maintained. The sites were big and they were surrounded by tropical flora and fauna so I felt like I had some privacy. The sites were well equipped with a bear box, fire ring, grill and picnic table. The swimming area was awesome. You can rent kayaks and paddleboards.
A couple of the sites had problems with their bear boxes. The walking trail was closed.
I had a great time meeting friends there. Perfect place to get back to nature.
Jared H
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LOPD
We booked sites 57 and 60. 57 is especially large, though it lacks the shade that 60 has. Combined, we had a group of friends and these two sites together were great for that. Maybe a 7-10 minute walk to the spring.
Overall the facility is nice with great bathrooms that were clean. The campsite itself, however, could have been better. There was plastic and small bits of trash left in our fire ring. The former campers must have been wildly inconsiderate people, as there was dog droppings all over half of this campsite. Gross and rude. Pickup after your dogs! We could smell anytime we went to our picnic tables. I hope the campground staff takes note because this is my sole complaint. Luckily we had our friends site next door to hang by most of the time.
Otherwise, this is a great park, great spring, and nice staff. Very expensive for camping, I will say.
Marco S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC
Very good newly paved roads to get to tour camping. The spring always great and refreshing
Marco S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC
Very good newly paved roads to get to tour camping. The spring always great and refreshing
Jared H
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LOPD
We booked sites 57 and 60. 57 is especially large, though it lacks the shade that 60 has. Combined, we had a group of friends and these two sites together were great for that. Maybe a 7-10 minute walk to the spring.
Overall the facility is nice with great bathrooms that were clean. The campsite itself, however, could have been better. There was plastic and small bits of trash left in our fire ring. The former campers must have been wildly inconsiderate people, as there was dog droppings all over half of this campsite. Gross and rude. Pickup after your dogs! We could smell anytime we went to our picnic tables. I hope the campground staff takes note because this is my sole complaint. Luckily we had our friends site next door to hang by most of the time.
Otherwise, this is a great park, great spring, and nice staff. Very expensive for camping, I will say.
Kimberly N
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOPB
I loved this campground. There were quite a few bathrooms and they were well maintained. The sites were big and they were surrounded by tropical flora and fauna so I felt like I had some privacy. The sites were well equipped with a bear box, fire ring, grill and picnic table. The swimming area was awesome. You can rent kayaks and paddleboards.
A couple of the sites had problems with their bear boxes. The walking trail was closed.
I had a great time meeting friends there. Perfect place to get back to nature.
Johanne D
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
Nice and the lady at the office very sweet.
Johanne D
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
Nice and the lady at the office very sweet.
Dan G
VerifiedMarch 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOPA
We had a great time camping. Sites were fairly private and the restrooms were clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Had a good time swimming in the spring too. We were here during the week and it was not busy at all
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 6, 2026
