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
Bruno M
VerifiedMarch 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOPC
Our campsite (37) was right by the road and we heard big work trucks driving behind our tent ALL night. We liked our site other than that- great size and location, just wish we would have known about the road noise. The neighbors were also blaring their music til 2am and I know everyone heard it, so having the camp host take care of the noice curfew would have been helpful.
Christina R
VerifiedMarch 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC
We had an amazing time, staff was great! Park was clean and beautiful! We will be back.
Bruno M
VerifiedMarch 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOPC
Our campsite (37) was right by the road and we heard big work trucks driving behind our tent ALL night. We liked our site other than that- great size and location, just wish we would have known about the road noise. The neighbors were also blaring their music til 2am and I know everyone heard it, so having the camp host take care of the noice curfew would have been helpful.
Christina R
VerifiedMarch 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOPC
We had an amazing time, staff was great! Park was clean and beautiful! We will be back.
Komal B
VerifiedMarch 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
Great staff, wonderful canoeing and swimming, beautiful shaded sites. Some sites are more big rig friendly than others. This is a popular campground so it can get noisy at times. Kids on bikes, etc. If you want peace and quiet, this may not be for you. We loved it, despite the unruly kids.
Laura E
VerifiedMarch 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOPA
The campground was real nice however we were so disappointed that we could not go on the cat walk due to rotting boards. That is was the one thing that drew us to Alexander Springs. It is a shame that the youth of today won't get to experience going back in time as to what old Florida was. I can't believe there is no money for the restoration, all you probably need is to buy the material and there would be a vast number of groups willing to donate their time to build it back. It is sad to see it go by the wayside.
Komal B
VerifiedMarch 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOPA
Great staff, wonderful canoeing and swimming, beautiful shaded sites. Some sites are more big rig friendly than others. This is a popular campground so it can get noisy at times. Kids on bikes, etc. If you want peace and quiet, this may not be for you. We loved it, despite the unruly kids.
Laura E
VerifiedMarch 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOPA
The campground was real nice however we were so disappointed that we could not go on the cat walk due to rotting boards. That is was the one thing that drew us to Alexander Springs. It is a shame that the youth of today won't get to experience going back in time as to what old Florida was. I can't believe there is no money for the restoration, all you probably need is to buy the material and there would be a vast number of groups willing to donate their time to build it back. It is sad to see it go by the wayside.
Jon B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Excellent campground. Will probably be on the yearly visit list.
Jon B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOPD
Excellent campground. Will probably be on the yearly visit list.
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
