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
Mark L
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: SAND
Excellent site, very friendly staff, and a beautiful area. Will definitely come again.
Do keep in mind, no water or power on sites, so plan accordingly. Plenty of space for tents, and nicely setback from the loop and other sites.
Doreen R
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: FERN
It was easy to book the campsites. The park rangers were very helpful. The restrooms were clean. The springs were well maintained. The kayak run was great fun!
Juan A
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: FERN
Clean restrooms, ample space in the sites. We really enjoyed the time there.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SAND
Love spending holidays here. Always a good time at a beautiful location. I do miss the canoe rentals and run. Please bring them back!
Kenneth H
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Nice and quite.
Some trails are closed but plenty of places to hike around.
Plenty of wildlife.
Dean W
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SAND
My only complaint is the chiggers!! Last two times I camped there, I was eaten up by the chiggars, Staff might want to warn campers.
Kevin M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
Juniper springs is nice but the area was under construction while we were there.
Linda H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TROP
We have been disappointed the last two times we have been there because of the boardwalks being closed down due to repair issues.
Jennifer L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
Tropical sites are excellent, shaded and private. and away from highway noise. Shout out to the hosts Brigit, Karen and Denise who were exceptional, friendly and helpful. They all provided insight, local information and were very welcoming. A highly recommended experience. Bear boxes, clean hot showers and shade in Tropical sites
Laurie G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
The camp hosts Karen and Chris were wonderful. They were friendly and full of good stories and information.
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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