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
Jennifer R
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: SAND
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Juniper Springs. We started with a little quick tour of the mill and the tribute plaques to the men of the CCC who built this place. We enjoyed swimming in the spring, but we especially enjoyed paddling Juniper Run! What a gorgeous paddle this is. We loved every minute of it. Having the rental there at the campground made the paddle easy and convenient. They pick up up hourly on the hour. They sestimated it would take us 4 hours but we took 4.5 and got a ride back later. If you like to go slowly and take a lot of photos you may want to consider estimating 5 hours. I loved hiking the Florida trail too which has an access point near the entrance of the campground. The staff was SUPER helpful and friendly. The campground was clean and quiet. There is a a lot of vegetation between sites so you have a lot of privacy. We would have stayed longer but couldn’t get more days of reservation! We highly recommend Juniper Springs. We’d come back here in a heartbeat.
Joe C
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SAND
Big open beautiful spots. I enjoyed renting kayak for River trip.
Michael A
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
Very nice and spacious campsites. Easy walk to the springs. Need to finish boardwalk repairs.
Benjamin H
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SAND
We really enjoyed the time we spent there, beautiful springs. Very clean.
Glenda W
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
The springs are lovely with the historical ambiance parks built during the CCC eta are known for. The campsites are too close together and because they do not have power there are a lot of generators running. The only place where we could walk our dog was on the campground loop. They charged us $8 to book online which brought the cost of the campground to $22/ night - overpriced, in our opinion.
Teresa D
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: SAND
Juniper Springs campground is fantastic! We stayed in the Sand Loop, which seemed to give each site more privacy. Water spigots are dispersed throughout, so there’s just a short walk necessary. The springs are crystal clear and beautiful. We didn’t swim, but we did kayak the 7 mile run…awesome! All of the staff we encountered were welcoming and informative. We’ll be back for sure!
Mark P
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: TROP
They put me in the wrong style of campsite, my fire pit was broken. Every aspect of park closed. All trails and boardwalks closed for repairs. Locals said its been like that for a long time because they dont want to put money into anything. All signage is worn and almost un-readable. I did NOT have a good time the week i was there. i left early because of it all.
Jeanne D
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: FERN
Site 069 was spacious and shady. We had plenty of space, but a bit more vegetation between the sites would have been welcome. It's a beautiful park with easy access to hiking and the springs. The bathroom was clean but you need to hold the handle down to keep the water flowing. It's hard to get a good shower! Also, almost all the wonderful features such as boardwalks, bridges, outdoor theater, etc. are in serious disrepair and closed. In spite of the inconveniences, we had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the park, and found the location convenient to a local town to restock and refresh.
William M
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
Bathrooms didn't work consistently. Paddling Juniper spring, Silver Spring and Ocklawaha River is awesome!
Zara u
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
Nice leafy spacious campsite, springs are nice but shame the boardwalk wasn't open. Fabulous kayaking on the river with pick up included
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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