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64 sites
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 (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
Sarina R
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
Very beautiful campground and paddle on the spring is wonderful. The Swimming area is nice, but not as nice as in other springs.
Timothy S
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOPA
We had a great time at Alexander Springs and enjoyed the slower pace and fewer visitors during our weekday stay from Monday to Friday. The staff was very helpful and the restrooms overall were clean and well maintained.
susan m
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
Large groups of loud people, uncontrolled barking dogs and our friends in another site were kept awake till 2 a m with noisiest and partying. Where were the rangers or hosts. Really ruined the beautiful park experience.
Sarina R
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
Very beautiful campground and paddle on the spring is wonderful. The Swimming area is nice, but not as nice as in other springs.
Timothy S
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOPA
We had a great time at Alexander Springs and enjoyed the slower pace and fewer visitors during our weekday stay from Monday to Friday. The staff was very helpful and the restrooms overall were clean and well maintained.
susan m
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
Large groups of loud people, uncontrolled barking dogs and our friends in another site were kept awake till 2 a m with noisiest and partying. Where were the rangers or hosts. Really ruined the beautiful park experience.
James O
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
The Boardwalk trail remains closed and no one working on it that we could tell -
James O
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB
The Boardwalk trail remains closed and no one working on it that we could tell -
Tammie J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Love this park. First time visitors. Great sites. The park ranger / camp host even came around to tell us about a launch over at the Kennedy Space Center that we could watch from there. What a nice gesture.
Ladies bathroom needs some lights replaced that were burnt out please and needed cleaning.
All in all, had a good experience there.
Thank you!
CJ H
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LOPA
1st time Rv'ing here. Wasn't really impressed with the campground or the spring. But then, it was rather cold to swim.
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
