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
Kirk N
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
Great overall experience. Nice shaddy, private sites.
Donna K
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
Water was quite refreshing, staff was awesome
Benjamin C
VerifiedJune 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SAND
Was a wonderful place to christmas camp
Michael B
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: FERN
I checked in on Tuesday after the three-day Memorial Day weekend and every camp site had already been made ready. Awesome job Folks!!!!!!
Fermina R
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: FERN
The place is really beautiful and peaceful. The only problem are the bathroom specially the showers, they are really dirty. Needs improvement in that area
Autumn M
June 2, 2024
Getting in was a nightmare especially with a reservation. Pavilion rental a little expensive with no designated grill. But everyone was nice and cordial. We had a good time.
Tess B
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: FERN
The campsite was nice but some rude campers kept their truck running until late into the night. It would be nice if that was monitored. The bathrooms started very clean but they weren't cleaned over the weekend. We also noticed the water in the showers kept running and we tried turning them off and called the after-hours number to report it. Not sure what happened and if it was fixed. It was nice having a dish-cleaning station. The springs were beautiful. So sad that people leave so much trash. It is disappointing that all of the boardwalks are closed. It seems like they have been for a long time- when will they be fixed?! Also, it would be great if there was a place where dogs could run and be off-leash and/or swim!
Tim E
VerifiedMay 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: FERN
It's truly a beautiful campground but it's unfortunate they aren't doing anything about the trails and wood paths that have deteriorated and have become unusable.
Clare C
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SAND
Sites were nicely spaced apart with plenty of room on each site. Bathrooms and showers were clean. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Will go again really enjoyed the springs
LISA M
VerifiedApril 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: FERN
I wish I had a better review. My stay during the week was pleasant, the bathrooms were tidy. The staff is friendly. The park, however, is in dire need of maintenance. None of the boardwalks were accessible, all of them were closed due to disrepair and rot. All of the structures that were built by the CCC, except for the mill, were surrounded by chain link with Keep Out signs posted. It's sad and disappointing to see this beautiful park and its history be left to rot.
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: July 11, 2026
