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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.
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (594)
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
Gloria W
VerifiedApril 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TROP
The camping spaces were well spaced apart, very clean campground, bathrooms well kept. The spring itself is gorgeous and well monitored. We look forward to coming back!
johnny j
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
Always a good time and relaxing. I have been going to this camp ground since 1998 and it never gets old.
Dave K
VerifiedApril 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
The beauty of our campsite, the awesome Spring and the bubbling limestone undercurrents made for a marvelous stay. We ended up using only one of a two night stay and were fully refunded for the unused night. Not many campgrounds will refund unused stays.
Robert W
VerifiedApril 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: SAND
kayak/canoe rentals were promoted on the website.. upon my arrival I learned they were not available but anticipated sometime in april?? Very disappointing.
Frances S
VerifiedApril 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TROP
Love the fact that this Campground has access to two different Natural Springs experiences. You have a large swimming area and then you have the blue water and boils experience. We didn't see any alligators while we were there. And we didn't get to try kayaking the river. Maybe next time. Remember there are no hookups. Dry camping for 3 nights meant hooking up our travel trailer to the car to charge batteries, so having a generator is recommended.
Tom G
VerifiedApril 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: SAND
Having to walk into very cold water is almost painful . Have everyone sign a no-fault release when checking in, and jump in like normal !
David H
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: TROP
Great place.
Would be nice to be able to use the board walks and visit more of the park. Understand construction & safety concerns, although it looks some of these projects have been on hold for some time.
Would be interesting on the plans for the “Generator Building “
John D
VerifiedApril 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
We traveled from out of state for 9 weeks in Florida and this was by far the prettiest camp site. Lots of shade. Loved the bear box. Bath house was clean. Staff friendly and explained all the rules. The springs were pretty and staff was on hand to be sure all were following rules. Would recommend!
Kathryn W
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
Always a wonderful trip
Laura V
VerifiedApril 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
It was a nice park. We didn't have a great site, we could barely fit 2 4-man tents. We would choose one of the other loops for a return trip. The spring was great. If they rent kayaks or canoes for the river run that would be ideal. Facilities were awesome and clean.
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.
Elevation: 13 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Silver Springs (about 29 min)
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: September 6, 2026
