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
Steve K
VerifiedDecember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: LOPB
A really nice Campground with tree and shrub surrounded campsites, plus a beautiful spring swimming area. A truly enjoyable and beautiful Park
Steve K
VerifiedDecember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: LOPB
A really nice Campground with tree and shrub surrounded campsites, plus a beautiful spring swimming area. A truly enjoyable and beautiful Park
Richard H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOPA
The clearest H2O I've ever seen, saw many aquatic species turtles, otters, fish, gators, and mermaids!
Campsite was clean and well separated by forest.
We're going to be back!
Richard H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOPA
The clearest H2O I've ever seen, saw many aquatic species turtles, otters, fish, gators, and mermaids!
Campsite was clean and well separated by forest.
We're going to be back!
Frederick M
VerifiedDecember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOPC
Clean sites, but neighbors were very very loud during the weekend. Not a lot of activities besides kayaking and swimming/snorkeling. Hunting season was going on so hiking was less appealing. Bathrooms were overtaxed during the weekend and drains flooded the floor, so they were unusable. No signs warned of septic issues or closed the bathrooms. Same piece of human waste was on toilet bowl the entire week, so cleaning of bathrooms was nonexistent.
Frederick M
VerifiedDecember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOPC
Clean sites, but neighbors were very very loud during the weekend. Not a lot of activities besides kayaking and swimming/snorkeling. Hunting season was going on so hiking was less appealing. Bathrooms were overtaxed during the weekend and drains flooded the floor, so they were unusable. No signs warned of septic issues or closed the bathrooms. Same piece of human waste was on toilet bowl the entire week, so cleaning of bathrooms was nonexistent.
Debi G
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: LOPD
Bathrooms were clean as were the camp sites. Employees at the entrance, store & kayak rental were personable and knowledgeable. Thanks for a fun weekend!
Debi G
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: LOPD
Bathrooms were clean as were the camp sites. Employees at the entrance, store & kayak rental were personable and knowledgeable. Thanks for a fun weekend!
Alexa M
VerifiedDecember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
The best spring to camp at in the ocala national forest. Beautiful, big swimming area where there’s plenty of room, even if crowded. Awesome snorkeling, saw tons of fish, turtles and even a couple gators. Great campsites and bathhouses for campsites as well. Loved staying here and can’t wait to camp there again.
Alexa M
VerifiedDecember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
The best spring to camp at in the ocala national forest. Beautiful, big swimming area where there’s plenty of room, even if crowded. Awesome snorkeling, saw tons of fish, turtles and even a couple gators. Great campsites and bathhouses for campsites as well. Loved staying here and can’t wait to camp there 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
