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
Ron T
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: TROP
It would be nice to see the boardwalks put back into service. The staff was great as usual.
Melynda J
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: TROP
My family loves camping at Juniper springs in the tropical loop. It’s shady, close to bathrooms, a quick walk down the trail to the swimming area. There are other little trails to walk down and see some smaller protected springs That just look magical. We love it!
amanda j
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: FERN
Great place, specially during the week. Gets really full on weekends (as to be expected) so get there early!! One of my favorite places to camp and swim. Love the eels!! The staff are friendly, too. Definitely check out the kayak run if you're into that sort of thing.
Gregory W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: FERN
Very pleasant and mostly peaceful. Just enough amenities without being a resort hotel feel. Campsite was perfect for us. Rain on the first night was so refreshing for the humans but not for our dog. He gets nervous, so our air mattress turned into a bouncy house for an hour or so. We will definitely return.
Larry C
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TROP
We really enjoyed camping here. Campsit was nice and shaded. Swimming area was just a short walk away. Had clean bathhouses.
Jeffrey K
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: SAND
Awesome place so peaceful
Mark M
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: SAND
There needs to be more information about the springs tour. Like no inflatable's are aloud. We brought 4 and couldn't use them. The rental department was also closed so we had to leave and go to Silver Springs. Also did not see anything stating NO golf carts. We bring our cart to all camp sites. Sites are well maintained and clean.
Angela H
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
The springs area was very beautiful but many trails were closed and need to be updated for safety. The camping sites are a bit smaller than other areas I have camped but we still had plenty of room and the bear box was great. Staff was amazing. Just wish we could walk all the trails.
Jane H
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: TROP
Beautiful Spring, pretty campsite, helpful staff
Philippe P
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
Our site was very private and felt like sleeping in a tropical forest.
Swimming in the spring was fantastic. Hikes around the site were beautiful and nice to see a lot of wildlife.
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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