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
Joshua Y
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: FERN
Ignore any bad reviews for this site - the views were breathtaking. The site is located under a canopy of extremely tall trees and is open on the front and right sides (which caused a previous bad review I saw on this site). Yet, behind the site is a dense forest, and although in the open, it is only visible to two other sites under the large canopy of trees. Absolutely loved it. Watch out for ticks and don't expect electricity.
melissa s
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TROP
The springs are lovely, and the campgrounds itself is nice, large trees and shaded. The staff was a joke. We checked in and received zero info, no pamphlets with rules or instructions. Just pointed to a map to show campsite. Then they drive over and get scolded for parking on the gravel driveway of the site, saying it’s a federal offense and talking on the Walkie-talkies about our “non-compliance” lol The sign says at the spring closes at sunrise (which was 8:09) they yelled at us for being there after it closes at 7:30… when we pointed out the sign, he just said “closes at 7:30”. Then the weekend came, never have I been surrounded in every direction with out of control partying, screaming, music, fights, well after dark into the early morning hours. No staff member on site, except once at 10:30pm he rode his golf cart through all of the chaos to tell the camper next door they couldn’t park their vehicle in the gravel lol.
william b
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SAND
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Alexandra v
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
We loved the campground. The setting is great, the natural pool a highlight. It was also nice that the grill had a grate so we could roast steaks. The showers etc. are simple but clean. All in all: a wonderful experience, close to nature. Thank you!
Eric S
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: FERN
Beautiful day
Jenna R
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
Beautiful springs, tropical plant life at campsite. Quiet campground even on the weekend! We'd definitely stay again!
Richard C
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SAND
Well maintained campsites and restroom/shower facilities, friendly staff - and this time of year (April) not crowded.
Leslie P
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
Beautiful park. The mill was closed passed the time it had said on the web site for repairs.
Petra H
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TROP
Nice wooded area. Trails as well
jose f
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TROP
Fair, because it has great bathrooms, clean, and hot water. There was a big issue with the ticks. Everyone got ticks over their bodies. Service animals where flooded with those. Poor animals had to go to the vet to get checked. People had to take antibiotics because of it.
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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