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About Juniper Springs Rec Area
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (599)
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful natural destination, ideal for summer visits with its refreshing springs and scenic kayaking on Juniper Run. Campgrounds are generally well-maintained and offer a peaceful atmosphere, with friendly staff enhancing the experience. However, some facilities, like the wooden boardwalks and bathrooms, require repairs, and visitors should be cautious of ticks and occasional overcrowding in popular areas.
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful natural destination, ideal for summer visits with its refreshing springs and scenic kayaking on Juniper Run. Campgrounds are generally well-maintained and offer a peaceful atmosphere, with friendly staff enhancing the experience. However, some facilities, like the wooden boardwalks and bathrooms, require repairs, and visitors should be cautious of ticks and occasional overcrowding in popular areas.
Review Summary
KIMBERLY B
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
Saw a bear at 7am, amazing! Water was beautiful, nature sounds were amazing, Isn't wait to go back♡
Roxanna v
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TROP
The staff is very informative, helpful and friendly. Loved staying with the family. We are an a family on the spectrum and it was very nice to have a space that has resources and accommodations for people with special needs.
James Daniel W
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SAND
Staff are welcoming and informative on where to go and what to expect. Grounds are well maintained and no trash to be seen at the camp site. Bear prevention and food/cooler storage at every camp.
I’ll be back.
Allen L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
This is a beautiful piece of nature that I will continue to cherish for as long as possible. The spring, although very cold, is a wonderful way to spend a hot summer day. Juniper Run is the spring that you can paddle for 7 mi. They provide kayak rentals and shuttle, or you can bring your own kayaks, but you need a second vehicle at the takeout spot. If you’re camping, make sure that all your food is locked away anytime you leave your campsite.
John C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: TROP
This place was beautiful growing up. Now it’s ridiculously overcrowded. They over sell the he swimming area day admissions. The wooden dock trail along the river is rotted and closed. They do not let people walk down the river. There
Ethan L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: FERN
Although it was raining, we had a great time. The Campsite was clean and remote, right next to a half mile trail to the springs. Perfect way to start our morning. The grill and fire pit were also well kept, and the staff was friendly.
Dawn W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TROP
Not my first camping trip at juniper won’t be my last !
Anthony H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TROP
Beautiful as always. The Juniper Run was shallow. It was still a great time. Saw one solo gator who swam about two feet from me. Wasn't to excite about that. Then saw a momma gator and 3 little gators. Totally avoided her and babies. Got to the canoe launch and heard so mean gators barking. It was lovely
Sean R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
It was off season so I had most of the fern loop to myself. It was wonderful. Dawn at the gatehouse was very helpful and nice. All the amenities for the camp site and bath house were very clean. The spring was beautiful.
Rafael M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: FERN
Location & Directions for Juniper Springs Rec Area
26701 East Hwy 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488 United States
Elevation: 13 ft
Getting There
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs for approximately 36 mi to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
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From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 37 mi to the Juniper Sp...
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs for approximately 36 mi to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 37 mi to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19, the campground is 4.5 mi west on Highway 40. The entrance is on the north side of Highway 40.
Highway access
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 40, which connects to I-75 and I-95. It is located approximately 4.5 miles west of the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Campground gate is closed and locked from to . Campers who check-in after the gatehouse is closed must visit the Gatehouse the next morning to complete their check-in to their site. Failure to do so will lead to a 'no show' charge to your reservation and potential forfeiture of site.
- Camp sites must be occupied first night of reservation
- Each campsite can hold a MAXIMUM of 2 tents and 5 campers. Maximum 2 vehicles per site (campers included); extra vehicles must park in overflow/overnight parking area and will be charged $9 per vehicle, per night
- NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER
- Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.
- No off-road vehicles allowed within the campground
- Bears and raccoons frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Failure to comply with this regulation can result in immediate ejection from campground without refund.
- Dogs/pets are allowed in campground only and must be leashed and supervised at all times. No dogs/pets allowed in day-use area, bathrooms, boardwalk and canoe run.
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the day-use area.We ask that guests be courteous of one another and limit floats in the swimming area to under 60 inches across. Please be aware the boardwalk remains closed due to age and hurricane damage.
- Children weighing less than 40 lbs are not allowed in rental canoes. No disposable items allowed on the canoe run (i.e., food wrappers, styrofoam coolers, cans, bottles, etc.) Only re-usable containers are allowed.
- Private canoe and kayak launches are at a fee and limited to 30 total vessels per day. Vessels must be launch BEFORE 1:00 p.m. daily. JUNIPER RUN IS NOT FOR BEGGINERS. IT IS A WILDERNESS AREA AND MECHANICAL TOOLS ARE NOT PERMITTED, SO THE RUN REMAINS WILD.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- As per Forestry Department regulations, fines will result from the following infractions: - Leaving unattended coolers and food. These items must be in bear boxes or fully shut vehicles - Leaving burning or smoldering fires when exiting campsite. - Improperly parked vehicles
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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