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
Joesph D
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
Bathrooms were clean and staocked. Friendly workers
joe p
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOPA
Alexander Springs Recreation Area in Ocala National Forest is so stunning. Swimming, Paddling, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Biking....it has it all. Staff is busy from the large numbers of visitors, but still, they are friendly and helpful. Day use area has plenty of room for a lot of folks to enjoy, Picnic tables, And BBQ gills all over. The campground is a wonderful heavy wooded place to camp for folks in RV, Travel trailers, and tents. Defiantly a family atmosphere.
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!
Joesph D
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOPB
Bathrooms were clean and staocked. Friendly workers
joe p
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOPA
Alexander Springs Recreation Area in Ocala National Forest is so stunning. Swimming, Paddling, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Biking....it has it all. Staff is busy from the large numbers of visitors, but still, they are friendly and helpful. Day use area has plenty of room for a lot of folks to enjoy, Picnic tables, And BBQ gills all over. The campground is a wonderful heavy wooded place to camp for folks in RV, Travel trailers, and tents. Defiantly a family atmosphere.
Doug S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
I've been coming to Alexander Springs since I was a year old with my parents. Now with a family of my own we still enjoy Alexander Springs and all it has to offer. The campground and beach are beautiful and well maintained. A canoe ride down the river is a must do to enjoy the true scenery of the area.
This really is a hidden gem of Florida if you're looking to relax and get away from the hype of Orlando and the tourists.
Shiju V
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
It’s hard without power and not able to run generator to sleep in the RV when the nights are hot.
Everything else worked out great.
Doug S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB
I've been coming to Alexander Springs since I was a year old with my parents. Now with a family of my own we still enjoy Alexander Springs and all it has to offer. The campground and beach are beautiful and well maintained. A canoe ride down the river is a must do to enjoy the true scenery of the area.
This really is a hidden gem of Florida if you're looking to relax and get away from the hype of Orlando and the tourists.
Shiju V
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: LOPD
It’s hard without power and not able to run generator to sleep in the RV when the nights are hot.
Everything else worked out great.
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 3, 2026
