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
Mark G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB
Not dog friendly... dogs are allowed in camp sites and roads, just can't get anywhere near the main attraction...
Campsites are perfect size, clean and mostly private feeling with natural barriers between sites... My biggest frustration and suggestion for improvement, 'In the site description, please state something to inform us using trailers with side door porch area, if site standard right side play area or backwards with no room for porch off right side of trailer.'
Gary S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB
There are several restrictions one being that the hiking trail has been closed for several years, access to river limited. outrageous prices for ice an fire wood. Yet you continue to raise your fees
Fred H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
Camp ground was clean and quiet
Mark G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOPB
Not dog friendly... dogs are allowed in camp sites and roads, just can't get anywhere near the main attraction...
Campsites are perfect size, clean and mostly private feeling with natural barriers between sites... My biggest frustration and suggestion for improvement, 'In the site description, please state something to inform us using trailers with side door porch area, if site standard right side play area or backwards with no room for porch off right side of trailer.'
Gary S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOPB
There are several restrictions one being that the hiking trail has been closed for several years, access to river limited. outrageous prices for ice an fire wood. Yet you continue to raise your fees
Fred H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
Camp ground was clean and quiet
Lauren R
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
Great spring to visit, kayaked most the day down the river and saw some great wildlife. Campsites are spacious and clean.
Cayla K
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
Absolutely beautiful campground! My husband and I hiked in on the Florida trail from Clearwater Lake and we were tired and exhausted when we arrived but we found the campground to be very peaceful and relaxing. The staff is awesome and the spring is so beautiful but as hikers we were a little disappointed that the Seminole trail was closed down. The only thing I think they could improve on are the showers. There are no knobs to keep the water running and we had to keep pushing a button to get it going but despite that we were able to get cleaned up. We would definitely recommend it and would definitely camp here again!
Lauren R
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
Great spring to visit, kayaked most the day down the river and saw some great wildlife. Campsites are spacious and clean.
Cayla K
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB
Absolutely beautiful campground! My husband and I hiked in on the Florida trail from Clearwater Lake and we were tired and exhausted when we arrived but we found the campground to be very peaceful and relaxing. The staff is awesome and the spring is so beautiful but as hikers we were a little disappointed that the Seminole trail was closed down. The only thing I think they could improve on are the showers. There are no knobs to keep the water running and we had to keep pushing a button to get it going but despite that we were able to get cleaned up. We would definitely recommend it and would definitely camp here again!
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
