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
Joette G
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
Very nice camp sites, although I prefer to camp where there are flush toilets and running water. At least the porta potties were clean and did not smell bad. I was able to take a nice bike ride down to the St. John's River. There is no attendant on duty and you are given a gate code to enter the camping area after you make your reservation. I finally figured out that you have to push in on the lock, not pull out, after you enter the code. In the past I had to depend on another camper coming and helping me get the lock open.
Philip J
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: SAND
Very nice, clean, and spacious sites.
Kimberly B
VerifiedMarch 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TROP
The park is beautiful but not being mantained. Trails are not being fixed at all, more trails are closed every year without opening or repairing the other trails. Staffing not sufficient to pick up trash around the park or to keep the bathrooms clean. Roads are not repaired.
Jeffrey W
VerifiedMarch 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: SAND
The staff were fine but the facilities and walkways etc ... need to be attended too. Sad how we spend money for Sesame Street in Iraq but can't keep our parks in usable condition 😪
Julie R
VerifiedMarch 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TROP
The campground at Juniper Springs is well-maintained with nice fire rings and extra long picnic tables. Loved hearing the owls and coyotes at night!
Barry F
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SAND
It would be the best campground in the world if it had electricity. I love Juniper Springs for camping and paddling..
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Karen M
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
Nice quiet campground
Amy S
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: FERN
Juniper Springs is a beautiful and natural state park. It is well taken care of and great place to stay. Roads are nicely paved, campgrounds are clean, well marked and well equipped. They are far enough apart to get some privacy during your stay. There are several camping areas, which also allows campers to spread out. Staff is super.
BARBARA P
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TROP
I visited for the first time in February. I thoroughly enjoyed the park. Taking a dip in the spring was the highlight. I hope the boardwalk is repaired soon so it's possible to view all the areas. The campsites are spaced well. The bathroom was clean.
Joseph S
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TROP
Beautiful park, nice swimming area.
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
