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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May
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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
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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
Price not available
🚐 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
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 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

Cheryl F

Verified

March 9, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB

5

Absolutely loved it here! Campsites we’re huge and very private! Springs were easy walk from CG, and the kayak trip was loaded with birds, turtles, and fish!
Would definitely come back here!!

Kathleen N

Verified

March 9, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOPB

3

bathrooms clean and neat as well as the campsites, was sorry to see all stores within park were closed

Cheryl F

Verified

March 9, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: LOPB

5

Absolutely loved it here! Campsites we’re huge and very private! Springs were easy walk from CG, and the kayak trip was loaded with birds, turtles, and fish!
Would definitely come back here!!

Kathleen N

Verified

March 9, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOPB

3

bathrooms clean and neat as well as the campsites, was sorry to see all stores within park were closed

Fran F

Verified

March 8, 2022 Stayed at: 045, Loop: LOPC

4

This was a nice park. The spring was beautiful, especially early in the day before the general public filled the area. My campsite was large and the pad for my vehicle and trailer was paved and level, although it was a bit narrow. Potable water was available at numerous locations along the campground road. Park volunteers were friendly as was the staff. My main complaint was that the water temperature in the showers cannot be controlled by the user and was scalding hot. I can manage a hot shower, but this was too hot for me to stand in for more than a few seconds at a time. I think small children would be in danger. My only other complaint is one the park system can't help and that's the traffic noise on loops A, C, and D. It's a shame because it does take away from the overall enjoyment of the camping experience there.

Fran F

Verified

March 8, 2022 Stayed at: 045, Loop: LOPC

4

This was a nice park. The spring was beautiful, especially early in the day before the general public filled the area. My campsite was large and the pad for my vehicle and trailer was paved and level, although it was a bit narrow. Potable water was available at numerous locations along the campground road. Park volunteers were friendly as was the staff. My main complaint was that the water temperature in the showers cannot be controlled by the user and was scalding hot. I can manage a hot shower, but this was too hot for me to stand in for more than a few seconds at a time. I think small children would be in danger. My only other complaint is one the park system can't help and that's the traffic noise on loops A, C, and D. It's a shame because it does take away from the overall enjoyment of the camping experience there.

Catie P

Verified

March 6, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOPA

5

We had a fun, relaxing weekend at Alexander Spring! Our campsite was large and clean, and the bathrooms and showers are well maintained. The firewood was for sale on site and very affordable. The spring itself was beautiful and clear. We will definitely return.

Catie P

Verified

March 6, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOPA

5

We had a fun, relaxing weekend at Alexander Spring! Our campsite was large and clean, and the bathrooms and showers are well maintained. The firewood was for sale on site and very affordable. The spring itself was beautiful and clear. We will definitely return.

Jenny K

Verified

March 5, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB

4

Everyone at Alexander Springs is nice and very helpful. The sites are big, and there's a lot of privacy. And the bathrooms are clean. The whole experience was a lot of fun. I have only 3 recommendations: 1) The showers were scalding hot. There was no way to change the temperature. 2) We were in tents, and it was nearly impossible to drive a stake into the ground. I had to borrow a hammer from another camper, and still had much difficulty getting my stakes in. 3) The large number of rocks on the site made tent camping uncomfortable. We spent a lot of time moving as many rocks as possible. For the price of tent-camping at Alexander Springs, I would think sites would be a little more conducive to tent campers.

Jenny K

Verified

March 5, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOPB

4

Everyone at Alexander Springs is nice and very helpful. The sites are big, and there's a lot of privacy. And the bathrooms are clean. The whole experience was a lot of fun. I have only 3 recommendations: 1) The showers were scalding hot. There was no way to change the temperature. 2) We were in tents, and it was nearly impossible to drive a stake into the ground. I had to borrow a hammer from another camper, and still had much difficulty getting my stakes in. 3) The large number of rocks on the site made tent camping uncomfortable. We spent a lot of time moving as many rocks as possible. For the price of tent-camping at Alexander Springs, I would think sites would be a little more conducive to tent campers.

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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