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
gene m
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
On clear night, star-gazing is great at the clearing just SW of the Toilet in Pine Sand cg
James D
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
Always great
adam d
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
Great time
Robert M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: SAND
Sites were were placed far enough apart to give privacy. Restrooms were very clean. There were lots of things to do.
Tara M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
This campground is very nice. The sites are spaced nicely. The bathrooms were cleaned and maintained. The shower was also large, clean with plenty of hot water. The lady at the gate was very helpful. All campers where respectful . Wish I could have stayed longer.
IVAN C
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
The campsite was ok (no water or electricity), but there were more things at the park that you can't do than things you can do. No swimming, no wading, no pets on the trails in the park (although the Florida Trial goes right by the park that you can take your pet on) no walking on the boardwalk, no drones, no alcohol, etc. In other words, no fun.
Lisa L
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: FERN
My campsite in the Hammock Fern loop was away from RVs and should have been quiet, but the noise from route 40 was quite loud at night and made it hard to sleep. The site was very nice with dappled shade and wasn't far from the bathhouse/restrooms. They are pretty well maintained and they have a dishwashing sink, which is a great convenience. They are not heated, so both days I couldn't take showers in the morning, and the water doesn't get quite hot enough. Showers in the heat of the day were OK. It was a short walk to the Hammock Fern spring head which is absolutely gorgeous in the early morning and before sunset. I was there to paddle Juniper Run, also beautiful. Juniper Springs doesn't have as much hiking/walking as Alexander Springs. Ocala National Forest is wonderful but route 40 is miserable.
Judy B
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
We had a beautiful campsite. Large and private. The shower was cold twice during our 5 day stay. The only thing to do there was walk the Florida Trail which we did but had to drive 10-20 miles for restaurants or the Barberville Emporium and even farther to Silver Springs. There are no hookups so we used our generator and one night a neighbor came into our campsite to complain about the noise. It set up a stressful time for the rest of our stay. Even though we enjoyed our stay there because of the nice campsite and beauty of the area, we probably won’t stay there again.
Sabrina T
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TROP
The sites were nice and big. Bathrooms clean. And you can hike to many trails.
Steven E
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SAND
We just got back to camping after a twenty year hiatus. It was a pleasant surprise to pull up to the smiling woman at the gate house who directed us to our site. Her obvious pride in her work and of the Park made us feel right at home. Our site was spacious yet cozy and private at the same time. There was nothing more refreshing than a dip in the clear spring pool. Floating in the fresh water your mind drifts to the many who must have also enjoyed this watery blessing over the centuries. The only complaint was a couple of generators running a bit late at night.
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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