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
Garret L
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Campground was nice with the spots not too close together and the bathrooms were decent.
Garret L
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: LOPD
Campground was nice with the spots not too close together and the bathrooms were decent.
DENNIS H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
Campground was clean and well kept.
DENNIS H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOPB
Campground was clean and well kept.
Billi B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOPB
I love Alexander Spring, it is a beautiful place to swim.
The campground is great, staff friendly and helpful.
The bathrooms in the campground could use more cleaning
Jean-Francois L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
This is a great spot for camping. Snorkling in the spring is nice, there is a lot of wildlife to see, even if the area is limited (blocked by the kayaking region). As far as I'm concerned, snorklers should be allowed to go further down the river even if there are kayakers.
The infrastructure (shower, bathroom) would need to be renewed and better cleaned. The operation of the spot is given in concession and they seem to be low on staff.
The best thing about that spot, during last visit in December 2022, is that we would not hear generator noise. This is great as generator ruin the camping experience at many other camping spot. The area is very calm, even with end-of-year celebration.
What I learned on the site is that camper are allowed to use the day-use area (but not the parking of the day-use area?) of only the camping/spring they are renting. In other words, if you are camping at Alexander spring, you can't go to Juniper spring (or any other fee area of the forest) without paying day-use for that other area. So what I wished I had done is to camp at one spring and hop to another spring later during my trip.
Billi B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOPB
I love Alexander Spring, it is a beautiful place to swim.
The campground is great, staff friendly and helpful.
The bathrooms in the campground could use more cleaning
Jean-Francois L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
This is a great spot for camping. Snorkling in the spring is nice, there is a lot of wildlife to see, even if the area is limited (blocked by the kayaking region). As far as I'm concerned, snorklers should be allowed to go further down the river even if there are kayakers.
The infrastructure (shower, bathroom) would need to be renewed and better cleaned. The operation of the spot is given in concession and they seem to be low on staff.
The best thing about that spot, during last visit in December 2022, is that we would not hear generator noise. This is great as generator ruin the camping experience at many other camping spot. The area is very calm, even with end-of-year celebration.
What I learned on the site is that camper are allowed to use the day-use area (but not the parking of the day-use area?) of only the camping/spring they are renting. In other words, if you are camping at Alexander spring, you can't go to Juniper spring (or any other fee area of the forest) without paying day-use for that other area. So what I wished I had done is to camp at one spring and hop to another spring later during my trip.
Beth B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
Springs are beautiful
Terry F
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOPC
The camp sites were groomed and clean. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Much to our delight, the small sundries gift shop in the day guest area actually sold single serve S'more kits. It was a fantastic treat after two days of hiking.
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
