About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
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
Stephen P
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: TROP
Beautiful campground. Went to the Springs with the grandkids. They enjoyed it so much. We were in Trop loop. Quiet and grandkids could ride their bikes safely with parents. Restrooms are nice and clean.
We will come back!
Troy W
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TROP
Camp sites were well spaced. Shower facilities were clean. Staff was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Taking the kayaks down Juniper Run was well worth it.
Only drawback was the closure of some of the boardwalk and hiking trail. Once these repairs are completed this will definitely be a Five-Star spot.
Joseph W
VerifiedMarch 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
Great sites and hosts. More than we expected! Wonderful rec area!
Mary K
VerifiedMarch 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TROP
The paddle was excellent but the park is falling apart. The concessionaire at the beginning of the paddle was rough and did not check our coolers for disposables. Boardwalk was in decay and unusable. The boardwalk used to be so beautiful. So disappointing.
Jason C
VerifiedMarch 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
This is a beautiful location that unfortunately has been allowed to fall into disrepair. Everything about the campsites and bath house was fine, and the swimming area is also usable. However, things are obviously being neglected, many to the point of being roped off and inaccessible to visitors.
Barbara B
VerifiedFebruary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: FERN
Beautiful location, great staff - the only negative park was the very loud street close to the campsite - annoying especially if you just like to dive into nature...
Donna H
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: TROP
Nice level site. Showers are hot with good pressure. No hookups and not much sun for solar. Lots of shade at this site. Sites are private and tropical. Site 6 in this loop appears to be the best site for solar. Site 41 in the other loop. No hookups at this park but there is a dump station and potable water. The bundles of wood were large and $10.50. They burn good. The showers has good pressure but only warm water. You also had to keep pressing the button or the shower would shut off.
Most of the trails were shut down for repairs while we were there. But this is a beautiful park! The spring area is amazing!
Robert B
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SAND
Great camp ground clean and well maintained. Staff at gate were ever helpful.
Vincent D
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
For the most part, our stay at this facility was exemplary. The only exception is that one or the workers there at the Spring pool was unusually gruff and rude. This man cursed at my son for making a mess in the shower. I can attest that there were muddy footprints when we first went in. After I left the Shower room, the worker, I did not get his name and took to referring to him as the baseball cap guy, proceeded to tell my son and his friend, " You
two have sure made a fucking mess in here."
we've been coming here for the last 4 years and never have I felt as unwelcome as I did after this interaction.
Lisa I
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: FERN
Had a great time. Very relaxing.
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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| General |
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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