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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Showers
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- 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
Daphne H
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: SAND
no public comment
Harry D
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TROP
Nice park however, the concessionaire sure rips off the public on entrance fees.
Jason G
VerifiedMarch 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: TROP
The grounds were very clean and the staff were very friendly. I liked the bear proof lockers at the site. The restrooms need to be a bit cleaner. Lots of webs and other bug debris. It would also be nice if the boardwalks were repaired and reopened. It’s been too many years of them being in disarray.
Cindy D
VerifiedMarch 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SAND
The juniper spring run itself is beautiful. However the campground is not great. Site was dirty upon arrival, full of cigarette butts. Showers were dirty and benches looked to be moldy. Trail Boardwalks are STILL closed, a review from 2021 stating they were closed then. Boardwalk ramp to kayak put-in is closed. Campground store closed during the week, only open weekends.
At the nightly price of $34.00 PLUS $11.00 EACH to put our kayaks in, for no electricity or water and a lot of noise from the highway, you expect more. Way over priced.
John D
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TROP
It is a great campground and most state parks are in very good condition. Nice showers and clean bathrooms. This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in Florida. Most hiking trails were closed off due to construction. Very nice campsites, and fun to swim in the water hole. Kids were too young to go canoeing, but glad to see that is still available.
Mary P
VerifiedMarch 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
We love juniper springs but am disappointed that most of the trails are closed for repairs. We have been coming here for years and the trails over the bridges have been closed a long time.
David W
VerifiedMarch 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SAND
Campsites on Sand Loop are very private and large. The bath house was well cleaned. Enjoyed time around the spring head swim area. The Juniper Run kayaking was epic with crystal clear water, canopy trees and even some small rapids in the mix. The run is not very wide or deep and has plenty of gators, so it takes some courage (or stupidity 😊). If you take the run, you will need to be aware of your surroundings for 4 hours and 7 miles – stay safe and have fun my follow campers!
JANICE V
VerifiedMarch 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
We rented kayaks and had an enjoyable time. Not for beginners though. The staff are friendly. The bathrooms need updating and were cleaned regularly.
Christina S
VerifiedMarch 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
I was actually in site 17 because 24 was almost on top of the bathroom. 17 was lovely, quite large. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of birds in the area. I did not do the Juniper Springs kayak run because I can't sit in a kayak that long but went to Silver Sprins instead. That was a lovely paddle, lots of wildlife
Samuel H
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TROP
Great park. Helpful staff and well run park. Not a 5 because of the disrepair to the trails and park facilities itself. Been that way for a while too it seems. It's a shame especially in OUR national parks.
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
