About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (566)
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a clean, family-friendly environment with accommodating staff, making it a favorite camping spot for many visitors. The beautiful springs and well-maintained campsites enhance the overall experience, although some facilities show signs of disrepair, and issues with ticks and noise can arise. While kayaking can be challenging due to obstacles, the scenic beauty and wildlife provide a relaxing retreat for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a clean, family-friendly environment with accommodating staff, making it a favorite camping spot for many visitors. The beautiful springs and well-maintained campsites enhance the overall experience, although some facilities show signs of disrepair, and issues with ticks and noise can arise. While kayaking can be challenging due to obstacles, the scenic beauty and wildlife provide a relaxing retreat for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Deborah S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: FERN
The camp site was spacious, nice fire pit, had a charcoal grill area, bear box was spacious. Nice level area for tent. Disappointed in lack of activity availability ... trails were closed for maintenance, spring area was more like a spring-fed pool than a natural spring, and unfortunately had a family with a child that screamed (not normal running and playing yelling) for an hour ... after dark, as well as later at night. Would not go back with all the other options around.
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.
Sonya S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
Grounds and staff were amazing
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.1822 / -81.7125
Elevation: 13 feet
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: June 3, 2026
