Juniper Springs Rec Area

Site description discussed that some trial maintenance was being performed. It should state that all trails are closed. The facilities need a lot of maintenance for trails and the wood surround for water faucets.

I enjoyed our camping adventure at Juniper Springs. There was just enough space for the two tents as allowed. If you intend to have more guests in your party than two tents, you can always rent the space closest to your original rental. The ground was clean of trash and unnecessary debris. The springs were in walking distance. The bathroom had clean showers with hot water and running toilets. Each rental area had a picnic table and metal fire pit. The front office has firewood for sale, but I recommend bringing lots of firewood before you enter. Check out is at 11am, but I suggest having your rental area cleaned out by 10:30am and check out at the actual front office by slipping your card in a check out box by 11am or a grounds keeper will come and yell at you that you’re late, LOL.

Overall, I would camp here again.

We always enjoy going to Juniper Springs. We were there March 2024 the campgrounds were in good shape. However the hiking trails were in need of repair. We enjoyed swimming at the springs and took the 7 mile kayak trip. The campsites and restrooms do not have electricity available but that brings out the real campers and meeting other campers is easier. We also went down the road to Silver Springs and visited there with its park, glass bottom boat tour and boat rentals.

Our family has been visiting/camping Juniper Springs for over 50 years and every time we visit we have a great time, and this time was not exception. It is unfortunate though that the dive platform has been blocked off and that the nature path/board walk has not been kept up and is now closed. It is also sad to see the "children's" area has been removed, there is no where that small children can stand and play in the water. If you plan to visit during the week, be sure to bring food and snacks as the snack bar/store is not open during the week.

Our overall experience was good. Beautiful campgrounds with decent sized sites and some with fair privacy. Check in and employee interaction was good.
My only complaints are for restroom cleanliness and boardwalk closures. I realize that boardwalks need repairs after years of use and hope a rebuild is in the parks future plans. Access to the springs, pools and creek are important.
The campground restroom was not adequately cleaned during my stay. A plumbing leak also made the problem worse. However it was spring break and the campgrounds were full so the bathrooms were heavily used.

Nice park however, the concessionaire sure rips off the public on entrance fees.

We really enjoy this campground. The bathrooms were clean for as busy as the campground was. I was sad that large, heavy tarps were tied to the trees on multiple sites. There were also 3 and 4 tents on those sites. We were able to get a site away from those groups and it will not detour us from returning to the campground.

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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.

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.