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
Richard L
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: TROP
Juniper springs was a quiet, peaceful.
Sadly this last trip was anything but quiet and peaceful.
We had 3 nights of loud music, people screaming. Flood lights blaring into our sight all night long.
We called and complained but no one stopped the unresponsive campers.
In the passed trips to juniper springs a camp host would drive around and make sure everyone respected quiet hours. We never saw them after sundown this trip.
Sadly this will be my last trip to beautiful Juniper Springs.
Lise B
VerifiedApril 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: TROP
We wanted to do Kayak and no place to rent on site. The trail near the Spring was also close. So for the price, the only thing that we were able to do is swim in the Spring.
Jason W
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: SAND
We had a great time! We were just sad we didn't stay longer!
SARAH G
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TROP
Great spring
Nice campground
Wish they had family bathroom shower units. It's very hard to bath my toddler without my husbands help
Did not like that you can only launch your kayak during certain hours and had to pay extra for it.
Michelle H
VerifiedApril 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
Very nice campground… well maintained, clean restrooms. A swim in the spring lovely!
Laura V
VerifiedApril 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
It was a nice park. We didn't have a great site, we could barely fit 2 4-man tents. We would choose one of the other loops for a return trip. The spring was great. If they rent kayaks or canoes for the river run that would be ideal. Facilities were awesome and clean.
Kathryn W
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
Always a wonderful trip
John D
VerifiedApril 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
We traveled from out of state for 9 weeks in Florida and this was by far the prettiest camp site. Lots of shade. Loved the bear box. Bath house was clean. Staff friendly and explained all the rules. The springs were pretty and staff was on hand to be sure all were following rules. Would recommend!
David H
VerifiedApril 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: TROP
Great place.
Would be nice to be able to use the board walks and visit more of the park. Understand construction & safety concerns, although it looks some of these projects have been on hold for some time.
Would be interesting on the plans for the “Generator Building “
Dave K
VerifiedApril 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
The beauty of our campsite, the awesome Spring and the bubbling limestone undercurrents made for a marvelous stay. We ended up using only one of a two night stay and were fully refunded for the unused night. Not many campgrounds will refund unused stays.
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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