Juniper Springs Rec Area

This is a lovely park with just the right amount of amenities. It is very clean and well maintained with spacious sites. The ticks have been problematic the last couple of years and I was surprised to have such an issue near the end of January. I cut my trip short because I didn't want a camper infested with ticks. That was a disappointment because the weather was nearly perfect.

the water in the shower was cold most of the time!!!
Staff was always nice and helpful.

Excellent sites. Clean restrooms. Quiet.

The campsite was very clean. The bear boxes are a plus. we're planning another trip soon.

Gorgeous campground with very clean facilities. If the lots had electricity and water hook ups it would be our number one stay. Actually, even without the amenities it is our number one stay so far!

We came here the last time five years ago; booked the same tent only site. It was great to be back, swim in the springs and take our kayaks out on the Juniper Run. We couldn’t rent kayaks as they are still setting it back up, and we had to pay 10 dollars each kayak to put it in the water. In comparison: Alexander Springs doesn’t charge for that. We saw two big gators out there, an otter, a black bear and a deer. The latter two took off as soon as they saw us. We didn’t take photos as we like to leave wildlife alone as much as we can, just enjoy seeing it. Another camper was so kind to give us a ride so we could park our car at the take out site. We offered him the use of our kayaks but he said he was just paying it forward as others had given him rides before. Make sure to bring a whistle and life jackets for each kayak as they are mandatory for the river run. And no disposable containers allowed.
We found the whole campground a bit more rundown and hopefully the caretakers will get it all back in shape. The little shop is closed. With the cold weather we could hear the traffic from the road more than we cared for. Once it warmed up the air contained more humidity and the noise didn’t carry as far.

The staff are professional and friendly. The Campsites and bath houses are clean and comfortable. It is sad that the boardwalk trails are still closed since they have always been a major draw for me. Kayaking is now difficult to impossible with only one vehicle. Perhaps you can employ a private company to provide reverse hauls for paddlers. Another idea is to have a community sign-up board for paddlers that can share rides to / from the takeout.
The generator noise was much more that previously experienced even with only three RVs running them all day. The noise was really irritating and and over powering.

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.

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!

Clean restrooms, ample space in the sites. We really enjoyed the time there.