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
Gabryelle C
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: TROP
After reading other reviews, we were nervous coming to the site. But the staff here was absolutely amazing! Everyone was friendly and professional. We brought our own kayaks and the launch fee was waived since we were camping but they treated us the same as if we were renting. Beautiful views, clean and quiet campsite. We will absolutely be back!
Diana L
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SAND
Great experience. Our campsite was close to the bathroom and showers and they were opened 24/7. Very clean and organized. The only thing we didn't like much is that the campsite is too small for two tents and 2 cars. Keep un mind that if you want to go for the kayak option, it is a 4 -5 hours of paddling!
Victoria H
VerifiedApril 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
We loved the springs. The camp ground was very welcoming and easy to get around.
We hate that our dog couldn’t be in the area of the springs because camping with a dog meant only one parent could go with the kids and they other had to stay back with the dog. Also all the wooden tails were closed so we weren’t able to explore as much as we would have liked and didn’t see anything posted prior to booking. Quite time was also not enforced and unfortunately there were kids climbing on the bathroom, flipping over the cigarette butt holder, trashed the bathrooms and yelled and screamed well past midnight.
Talie M
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TROP
Beautiful spot - lovely springs! Everything was clean and tidy
James D
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: TROP
We love this park. It has incredible foliage. The springs are beautiful. Campsites are close to bathroom.
Suzanne M
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SAND
Safe, beautiful camping. So glad I rented a kayak to do the Juniper run. Gorgeous flora and fauna. Lovely swimming
Susan H
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SAND
We loved our campsite .. being retired we enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere.. until night time with all the young folks camping and the screaming and laughter well after midnight .. being we were in a tent was a little annoying.. I understand everyone wants to have fun .. the camping overall was great.
gibson k
VerifiedApril 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TROP
Need to fix boardwalks and walking trails
Sandra W
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: FERN
We stayed at Juniper Springs Campground. It must have been spectacular back in the 40s and 50s with its winding boardwalks, beautiful springs, rustic shelters. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been maintained; trails are closed, shelters cordoned off, programs suspended. It’s in such poor condition that I was actually embarrassed each time I encountered someone from a different country. The main spring is gorgeous, though, and looks like a wonderful place to swim. Maps are no longer handed out, but you can take a picture of it with your phone. We were there at the end of March and the ticks were plentiful.
kay d
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
The campground was beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed our stay.
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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