About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
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
Natalie R
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
A wonderful place to spend a few days, the springs were a welcome cool-off spot after a day on the trails! Big plots with plenty of space and fire pits, nice and quiet and zero light pollution for stargazing. The only downside was a lot of the boardwalks in Juniper Springs were closed with debris and dis-repair, presumably following Hurricane Ian, but other trails open nearby - we completed the Yearling Trail loop. Will definitely be back!
David K
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: TROP
Far enough out that the springs are still clear with little moss. I wish they’d repair and reopen the boardwalk trail though.
Raymond M
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SAND
Park was well maintained and peaceful. Our RV campsite and restroom facility was very clean. Generator use was permitted until 10 PM but most RVers shut down by 8 PM.
Mirja T
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: FERN
We love to come to this smaller and quieter campsite. Unfortubately the canoe rental is closed, as is the boardwalk and the museum. The campsites here are a;lways well maintained adn clean. Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of Ocala national forest.
pamela g
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SAND
The staff was always available and well informed about the area. Bathrooms were spotless and showers hot and clean. We even had Sandhill Cranes come and land in the field. Went to Lake Apolka and had a ball photographing birds.
We will be back.
Paul C
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
Campsite 29 was excellent but had some trail traffic.
Beautiful springs and campground. Very peaceful even on a busy weekend.
Marvin C
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
I fully enjoyed the whole trip to Juniper Springs. however a couple of things need attention. First of all, a map showing the campground layout and general spring and mill house location would certainly help everyone in getting oriented more quickly. The other problem I encountered was more serious. Since the lighting of the showerhouse building is on timer, the lights will AND DO go out at any time. This causes complete darkness in the building with no chance of escape until someone else enters the building. This happened tome personally while I was there and I consider it s serious problem.
Helen S
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
We love Juniper Springs! The campsites and bathrooms are clean and well maintained and the area is beautiful!
Brendan G
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: FERN
Always a great time here. Great staff and facilities. Will go back year after year!
Kelly F
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: TROP
Great campground. Spacious and tidy. Swimming hole is a bit deep and on thr smaller side. But still beautiful and refreshing. We stayed in #21 and it was in my.opinon one of the better sites. Close to the spring and next to the path. I wanted to post pics but can't seem to do this on here
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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