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
Victor G
VerifiedDecember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: TROP
Beautiful place and very clean
Matthew F
VerifiedDecember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: FERN
My favorite Spring in Florida. Staff was awesome at park entrance. Trails are well marked and the bathrooms are well kept.
Had a great time as usual.
Aubrey R
VerifiedDecember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SAND
Everything in the campsite was good. But everything in the park was not available. Trails, canoe run, and literally nothing to do. Hopefully they get more focus on what to do in the park and don’t advertise if nothing can be done in the park.
Ron T
VerifiedDecember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
The board walks used to be a major draw for camping here. They have not been open and accessible since the park has been managed by Adventure Ocala.
Kayaking is also a major reason to camp here. it would be nice to see a reverse haul service put back into place.
maria l
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: TROP
Nice park. No map and info at the entrance about walking trails etc.
It is not so easy to find your way around and know where to go.
The showers could use a facelift en for instance curtens
Joel S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: TROP
The camp ground was beautiful and the staff was kind and informative! I would love to come back and the experience has definitely inspired me to camp more.
Sherwood A
VerifiedDecember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SAND
Staff was professional, courteous and friendly.
Camp sites and restrooms were clean.
Will definitely return here!
John S
VerifiedDecember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
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Boyd H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: SAND
The facility is very nice and very well maintained. The bathrooms are spotless and the river is amazing. I only gave three stars because of the facilities' staff. Some staff members were very pleasant, but some others were not. The gentleman that runs the kayak launch site is very intense and starts barking orders as soon as you get out of your vehicle. I was trying to concentrate on making sure I packed all my gear and forgot some items in my truck because he was barking orders at me the entire time. Another incident happened while we were away on our paddle down the river. I received a phone call from the staff while paddling stating that they found a cooler left out and it need to be put away immediately. I explained it only contained water but they insisted it needed to be locked up. I gave them permission to put it in our bear box but I was aggravated that the staff was going through our campsite while we were away. All in all it is an amazing place to stay and explore and I will definitely return but I wish the staff was a little easier to get along with, after all we camp to get away and relax.
Melissa S
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SAND
Easy access to Florida Trail. Convenient bear boxes at each site. Sites are spacious and well-spaced.
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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