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
Jenny D
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
Great springs, clean bathrooms, nice sites, friendly people
Jenny D
VerifiedApril 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOPD
Great springs, clean bathrooms, nice sites, friendly people
Deborah K
VerifiedMarch 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
Almost my favorite except for cell service issues. Campground is lovely and hosts are fantastic! Verizon is fine but not AT&T.
Deborah K
VerifiedMarch 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
Lovely campground and springs. The hosts are fantastic!
Deborah K
VerifiedMarch 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOPB
Almost my favorite except for cell service issues. Campground is lovely and hosts are fantastic! Verizon is fine but not AT&T.
Deborah K
VerifiedMarch 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
Lovely campground and springs. The hosts are fantastic!
Rafael T
VerifiedMarch 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC
Park Manager Linda was very rude and not helpful during check in. We arrived at the park around 11:30am with a reservation for one night at Alexander Springs. This was my 3rd time camping at the precinct. We knew that checkin time is after 2 pm. However we got there around noon with the intent to enjoy the springs and then move to the camp site at checkin time. Linda said we could only have access to the springs upon payment of the daily park fee, even having a reservation for the camp site on the same day. I could not beleive she was charging us for a day use for a couple of hours knowing that we had a reservation for the same day. It is the same thing of you arriving at a hotel earlier than your check in time and not be able to stay at the lobby. unbelievable, being charged for a couple of hours to use the spring with a camp site booked for the night.
Rafael T
VerifiedMarch 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LOPC
Park Manager Linda was very rude and not helpful during check in. We arrived at the park around 11:30am with a reservation for one night at Alexander Springs. This was my 3rd time camping at the precinct. We knew that checkin time is after 2 pm. However we got there around noon with the intent to enjoy the springs and then move to the camp site at checkin time. Linda said we could only have access to the springs upon payment of the daily park fee, even having a reservation for the camp site on the same day. I could not beleive she was charging us for a day use for a couple of hours knowing that we had a reservation for the same day. It is the same thing of you arriving at a hotel earlier than your check in time and not be able to stay at the lobby. unbelievable, being charged for a couple of hours to use the spring with a camp site booked for the night.
Kari K
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LOPD
Spring was way over crowded. Never seen it like that. We could not find any open space to enjoy it. But it looked great for the others in there.
Crystal G
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC
This is a beautiful campground to stay at. Just know that this is like other state parks where they patrol the camp constantly on their golf carts and strictly enforce the rules. While some may see no problem with this, it can also be looked as a turn off (it gets a little ridiculous). Also know that the price are now inflated just like everything else in the world. It’s no longer “cheap” to camp. It’s now $8 for a single bundle of firewood (no discount for a large amount bought), $9 a night for overflow parking and about $3.60(?) for a 7 lbs dinky bag of ice. When you are family camping in a tent for a week this adds up pretty quick. I guess this is the price of convenience. I suggest finding these items elsewhere. I would expect this from a privately owned campground but it’s sad that this is a state park and it’s almost not affordable for a lower income family to camp anymore. Other than that, the majority of the sites are private, however there are a few out in the open. I will say watch the roots and low stumps you may have in your site. I nearly broke my toe ramming into one. The spring is beautiful and “cold” (for this Florida baby) at 72 degrees year round. Don’t forget your inner tube!
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
