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
Sabrina G
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TROP
I love camping and the outdoors to get away from noise and "city" life. But my last experiences at Juniper Springs have been dissappointing. Generators are running for most of day, loud music. I expected to wake up hearing birds....but no, all I heard was the drone of a generator(s). If people absolutely cannot not live without electricity.....go to a campground with hook ups. Do not plan on returning to this campground.
Kimberly B
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: TROP
Staff was very friendly. Facilities are clean. Camp sites are spacious. The park is beautiful, lots of plants and trees and the springs were great. Bring face mask or goggles and snorkel to really get a good look while swimming in the springs.
Rockey P
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SAND
Great host. Well kept bathhouses.
Todd H
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TROP
Quiet, secluded campsites. Nice walk to the springs. On the Flordia National Scenic trail for longer hikes. Amicable employees. Nice showers and clean bathrooms.
Russell K
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: TROP
The campground at this first-class Florida spring has declined. The road surface has degraded with holes and humps, presumably caused by tree roots. The camp bathroom fixtures are failing also, specifically the spring-return to OFF sink and shower faucets. Either they stick open or there is no control of the rate of flow. Sometime only a tiny flow is needed, not possible here, these faucets are all or nothing.
doug m
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: TROP
I think I speak for seniors in general when I speak to the fact that only those that are website savvy can stay at the campground. I could not even add another night to my stay with the check in rangers 😩. Often times folks camp to fre themselves from technology.
Barry F
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: SAND
We love Juniper Springs Campground. I just wish they had electricity, and wish the shuttle service was operating. The restrooms are well maintained, ALWAYS CLEAN, and nice. The personal is very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. A lot of the campsites are big and semi private. One of my favorites.
Reginald L
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: TROP
We were extremely disappointed to find that the boardwalk and all access to the creek trail was closed. We had chosen Juniper Springs in part because of the boardwalk, so my wheelchair bound husband could enjoy the area. When I went back to the website, the closure was mentioned, but it was at the bottom of the page, rather than in the description, and I had not read past the description of boardwalk. It should be more prominent! However, the campground was very nice, sites were relatively private and well tended. We especially enjoyed the Fern Hammock springs.
Terry M
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
park was clean, bathrooms in good shape
Kathy E
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: TROP
We have stayed here many times. Typically NPS campground, big sites, clean restrooms and no hook ups.
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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