About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (555)
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with friendly, helpful staff and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors enjoyed the scenic beauty, clean bathrooms, and the enjoyable kayaking experience on Juniper Run. However, some guests noted issues with noise from neighboring campers, a prevalence of ticks, and the need for maintenance on trails and facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with friendly, helpful staff and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors enjoyed the scenic beauty, clean bathrooms, and the enjoyable kayaking experience on Juniper Run. However, some guests noted issues with noise from neighboring campers, a prevalence of ticks, and the need for maintenance on trails and facilities.
Review Summary
Robert E
VerifiedNovember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TROP
An absolutely beautiful place ,great place to unwind and relax ,the Juniper Springs run was fantastic, I would go again.
Melanie F
VerifiedNovember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TROP
Would be nice to have a power site. However great cover and neat swim area.
Ron T
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
The staff is amazing as always. It sure would be great to have the boardwalk and Fanning Springs open.
Michael B
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: FERN
I've been primitive camping at Juniper Springs for over 50 years, and I am never disappointed in the fact that it is still "The Real Florida" that I grew up in. Thank you for protecting its natural beauty, especially the RUN!
Sam B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: FERN
Whoever is running the park is either not receiving enough funding or just not doing a good job. Probably the former. Large areas of the park are shut down in disrepair. The price for admission is too high with these facilities being closed (boardwalk).
Shane G
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
My 2 year old son and I had a lovely time here. The trails were plentiful, the springs were beautiful, and the campsites were all very well kept! We would come back again for sure.
Helen S
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
We have camped at this lovation many times. The area is clean and the restrooms/showers are well maintained and cleaned regularly.
Autumn J
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: FERN
Best camping location so far. Staff is incredible.
James H B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
While some commented about site 7 being in a noisy area do too it's proximity to the bathroom/shower , I would say if this is your first time camping , especially with kids , you might consider it as ideal. I really did not have issue with any excessive noise , with the exception of the trailer that needed the AC running all day in 70 " weather , not turning the generator off until campsite rules forced them too but other than that it was peaceful and Its only a short walk to the spring as well
Leigha W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: TROP
Such a beautiful place to camp! Bathrooms were very clean, and showers were hot. The bear lockers were very convenient so I didn't have to keep shuffling things around in my car. My camp site was HUGE. The day I checked out it was a little chilly but still decided to take a dip in the springs. We even saw a yellow belly turtle. Ice and firewood was available at the ranger station which was convenient. I will definitely stay again.
Location Juniper Springs Rec Area
Address:
26701 East Hwy 40
Silver Springs, FL, 34488
United States
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs for approximately 36 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 37 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area.
From the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19, the campground is 4.5 miles west on Highway 40. The entrance is on the north side of Highway 40.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.1822 / -81.7125
Elevation: 13 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Campers can check in at 2:00 pm and must check out by 11am. We do not accomodate early check-ins or late check-outs. If you arrive early, you will be required to pay the per person admission fee to access the site. If you remain after checkout, you will be assessed a late fee for occupying the site or will be required to pay the per person fee to access the swimming and picnic area. |
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Campground gate is closed and locked from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m (March - Oct) and 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Oct - March). 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. |
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Camp sites must be occupied first night of reservation |
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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 |
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NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER |
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Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours. |
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No off-road vehicles allowed within the campground |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest |
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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. |
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As per Forestry Department regulations, fines will result from the following infractions:
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