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
Peter S
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOPA
oh wonderful
Peter S
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOPA
oh wonderful
Jessica M
VerifiedMay 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
The campground is awesome! Perfectly set up to be able to accommodate two tents, cooking area and leisure activity areas. Plenty of space and trees between you and other campsites so you don't feel like you're camping in a parking lot. The springs are beautiful, canoeing absolutely amazing, awesome fishing! Camp staff was helpful and everything was in tip top shape. I do wish they would get the concession opened back up though. It was everything we were looking for! We've been trying to get out there to camp for years but have been unable to make a reservation. I know why now! It is the best campground in the Ocala National Forest, hands down. We'll be back!
Jessica M
VerifiedMay 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
The campground is awesome! Perfectly set up to be able to accommodate two tents, cooking area and leisure activity areas. Plenty of space and trees between you and other campsites so you don't feel like you're camping in a parking lot. The springs are beautiful, canoeing absolutely amazing, awesome fishing! Camp staff was helpful and everything was in tip top shape. I do wish they would get the concession opened back up though. It was everything we were looking for! We've been trying to get out there to camp for years but have been unable to make a reservation. I know why now! It is the best campground in the Ocala National Forest, hands down. We'll be back!
Crystal W
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
Beautiful campground and spring. Clean bathrooms. We had a total of 20 people camping across 5 sites close together for Easter weekend and it was perfect! We have camped here 3 times now and will be back
Coromoto G
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC
Alexander spring is a great park to spend a weekend or even a week. You can reserve a camping site with a fire pit, picnic table and barbecue grill. There are showers and hot water for your convenience. The spring is huge and ideal for kids because it has a wide area that is not very deep. There is canoe and kayak rentals at the site. There is ice and firewood for sale at the entrance. I have been there 2 times and I will bring my kids again! Looking forward to visiting the new store 💚
Crystal W
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOPB
Beautiful campground and spring. Clean bathrooms. We had a total of 20 people camping across 5 sites close together for Easter weekend and it was perfect! We have camped here 3 times now and will be back
Coromoto G
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC
Alexander spring is a great park to spend a weekend or even a week. You can reserve a camping site with a fire pit, picnic table and barbecue grill. There are showers and hot water for your convenience. The spring is huge and ideal for kids because it has a wide area that is not very deep. There is canoe and kayak rentals at the site. There is ice and firewood for sale at the entrance. I have been there 2 times and I will bring my kids again! Looking forward to visiting the new store 💚
michael s
VerifiedApril 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA
I camped for two weeks - what a beautiful area.
The campground, day use area, and swimming hole are wonderful.
I recommend that the admission system be changed. As a registered camper at the Alexander Springs campground, I was asked to pay an additional fee to enter any other camp area within the Ocala National Forest and I find that to be very strange.
michael s
VerifiedApril 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOPA
I camped for two weeks - what a beautiful area.
The campground, day use area, and swimming hole are wonderful.
I recommend that the admission system be changed. As a registered camper at the Alexander Springs campground, I was asked to pay an additional fee to enter any other camp area within the Ocala National Forest and I find that to be very strange.
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
