About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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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
Michael D
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
Very nice spot. I just wish the camps were spread out a little more. But over all very good.
Michael K
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
Absolutely beautiful park and campground! The only issue that I had was an RV running their generator all night the first night. I mentioned it to the staff in the morning, and was told they would remind the folks in that RV of the quiet hours policy. They ran their generator all night that night as well. I'm used to having patrol to ensure things like this do not happen. Other than that, of you love primitive camping, this place rocks! Having the bathrooms, showers, and dish washing stations make it glamping for a tent camper like me. Looking forward to returning one day.
Vickie S
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SAND
Nice campground and facilities. Close access to hiking trails and the springs are great for a swim afterwards!
Chris Y
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: TROP
Allways a delightful outdoor experience with friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.
Bautista T
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TROP
My girlfriend and I stayed in a tent spot, had great access to restrooms, public areas and more. Spot was clean and well kept and even had the luck of having an armadillo visit us in the night. Great people and great place!
Gerald C
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: TROP
Very quiet nice private pull through spots
brigitte t
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: FERN
Beautiful campground nestled among palmettos. Clean bathrooms with warm water. Nice head springs.
CHRISTY W
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
Beautiful location. Most of the trails inside the park were closed for repairs and appeared to have been closed for a long time.
William M
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
It was disappointing that we were not notified ahead of time that the boat ramp to access the spring run was closed. It would also be nice if some repairs were done to the board walks and picnic shelters. The staff was pleasant
Jennings H
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: TROP
Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful campground. Perfect!
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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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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