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

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Upcoming seasons
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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
Missing information?

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
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🚐 008, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 009, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
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🚐 010, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 011, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 012, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 013, Loop: LOPA RV
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🚐 014, Loop: LOPA RV
No Hookups
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🚐 015, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 016, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 017, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 018, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 019, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 020, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 021, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 022, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 023, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 024, Loop: LOPB RV
No Hookups
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🚐 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
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🚐 028, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 029, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 030, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 031, Loop: LOPB RV
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🚐 032, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 033, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 034, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 035, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 036, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 037, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 038, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 039, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 040, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 041, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 042, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 043, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 044, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 045, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 046, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 047, Loop: LOPC RV
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🚐 048, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
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🚐 049 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 051, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 052, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 053, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 054, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 055, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 056, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 057, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 058, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 059, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 060, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 061, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 062, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 063, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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🚐 064, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 065, Loop: LOPD RV
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🚐 067, Loop: LOPD RV
No Hookups
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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

Bettyann T

Verified

August 8, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOPB

5

We were in Loop B Site 20; we found the site small with a small sharp incline coming off the parking pad into the site making the toting of gear a tripping concern. One end of the picnic table was tangled into some underbrush. Water spigots are shared between sites; ours was less than 20 paces away. The bathrooms and showers were nice and there was a dedicated dishwashing closet with a sink and counter. The walk to the spring was lovely, the facilities in the recreation area were clean and pleasant. The walk through the picnic area was magical with nearly every picnic area occupied by happy gatherings; there was enough space so no one crowded another. The spring was cold and gorgeous! We had a terrific time and would like to come back.

Stacey J

Verified

August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOPA

4

The staff at the park were wonderful. We had multiple interactions with Brian specifically and he was very nice and friendly. I would have preferred to be able to drive and park at the spring as I have bad knees, but overall we had a good time.

Jesus F

Verified

August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 058, Loop: LOPD

5

Lo mejor del mundo mundial....

Bruce W

Verified

August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 004 - Handicap Accessible, Loop: LOPA

5

Great area for our short stay. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful.

Alexander Javier G

Verified

August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOPB

5

friendly and perfect

Lisa B

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC

4

Perfect place to bring your kids/ family to camp and or just for the day. The campgrounds are quiet, no loud party's going on. On the weekend the spring itself can get pretty crowded, but with the size of the spring you don't have to be on top of other people. I highly recommend bringing a snorkel to peek down into the spring and the sea life around. They do have a little store at the springs and there is also a market maybe 10 mins from the park.

James D

Verified

July 24, 2026 Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOPC

5

awesome, good Verizon signal if you are camping

Jon D

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOPC

5

Great stay

Stephen G

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 063, Loop: LOPD

5

Awesome place to stay at and the springs are so nice to swim in.

Cheryl B

Verified

June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOPC

5

We had a great visit. The campground and facilities were very clean and well kept.

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 6, 2026

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