Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Bathrooms and store at day use area.
Picnic area at our entry pavilion.
Our Amphitheater
Shower at waterfront
Canoes at our run launch

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

64 total sites

RV Sites

64 sites

About Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation.  

Number of accommodations: 64

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

64 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 018, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025- Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 036, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.3
1142 reviews
5
58.4%
667
4
21.7%
248
3
11.4%
130
2
6.6%
75
1
1.9%
22

Jaime W

Verified

January 4, 2023 Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD

5

Loved our stay here! The location was great and the campground was beautiful.

Jaime W

Verified

January 4, 2023 Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD

5

Loved our stay here! The location was great and the campground was beautiful.

Maxime D

Verified

January 3, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOPB

4

Nice campround and springs. However, very noisy with many neighbors having ganerators. Should have a section of the campground with no generators

Maxime D

Verified

January 3, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOPB

4

Nice campround and springs. However, very noisy with many neighbors having ganerators. Should have a section of the campground with no generators

Amanda A

Verified

December 31, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB

5

We loved it and I can't wait to come back 🥰

Amanda A

Verified

December 31, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOPB

5

We loved it and I can't wait to come back 🥰

Marvin L

Verified

December 30, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB

4

Very nice place to rest and relax with the family but the people who work there mainly 2 ladies who are taking care of them are very rude and treat visitors badly

Marvin L

Verified

December 30, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB

4

Very nice place to rest and relax with the family but the people who work there mainly 2 ladies who are taking care of them are very rude and treat visitors badly

Miro P

Verified

December 28, 2022 Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD

3

Campground was well kept and facilities were clean. The boardwalk is STILL not fixed. The worst and most stupid part of my experience is that I wasn't allowed to "check in" until 2:00 PM even though the site was already cleaned and had no one on it the prior night. I understand you can't have people on a site until it is cleaned up. The NPC's working the front gate preferred to exercise power over logic at the expense of the guests. I will never come to this site again and will instead book at the other sites in the forest for this reason alone.

Miro P

Verified

December 28, 2022 Stayed at: 053, Loop: LOPD

3

Campground was well kept and facilities were clean. The boardwalk is STILL not fixed. The worst and most stupid part of my experience is that I wasn't allowed to "check in" until 2:00 PM even though the site was already cleaned and had no one on it the prior night. I understand you can't have people on a site until it is cleaned up. The NPC's working the front gate preferred to exercise power over logic at the expense of the guests. I will never come to this site again and will instead book at the other sites in the forest for this reason alone.

Location Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Address:
49525 Cr 445
Altoona, FL, 32702
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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

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