About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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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
Deborah S
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: SAND
Beautiful large sites. Karen at the gate was so nice and helpful.
Jane H
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: TROP
Beautiful natural springs. Very helpful and friendly staff! However, very sad about the state of the trails along the beautiful spring. We were unable to enjoy it's spectacular beauty of the spring because the boardwalk was in disrepair. We were told there is no $$$ to fix it, so people are not permitted to use it.
Kenneth Steffey K
VerifiedDecember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: FERN
Stayed for two nights. All the staff were very friendly. Our campsite was in the tent only loop and although the site it self was good they were too close together. I could literally hear our neighbor snoring at night. We Kayaked Juniper Run which was a highlight. We were disappointed some of the walkways were closed and in disrepair.
Timothy W
VerifiedDecember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
Loved the privacy of our site.Springs were too cold to go in. bathrooms were clean.Most people respected the noise level at night but always a few that do not.
LOUISE B
VerifiedDecember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
wonderful!
David G
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: TROP
I have been camping at Juniper springs campground for the last 25 years and have seen it deteriorate over the years with little or no repairs. The roads and travel camper sites asphalt is crumbling. The sites themselves, because of using a powered blower, rather than rake to remove debris at the sites, have created a hollowed area around the site that when it rains it holds water like a pool. The beautiful boardwalk has been closed for 6 years because some parts have collapsed. It would have been better to just keep it a dirt trail. The pavilions around the campsites have been closed for years. You have contracts with outside entities that you should, consider in the bid process, what type of improvements that outside company will undertake to get the contract
Tyson B
VerifiedDecember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
Nice sites, clean facilities and amazing staff!!
Federico F
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: FERN
Pretty disappointing about Juniper Springs and the campground. Walkways closed, no canoe or kayak rentals so almost no activities to do inside the park. Only tent campgrounds are on top of each other without privacy between other campers. We had stayed in Alexander Springs previous years and it’s way much better experience than this one. We decided to give it a shot to Juniper for a change but now we know that it’s not worthy and we will not coming back.
James W
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SAND
Beautiful picturesque springs accompanied by pristine pine forest. Perfect for camping, swimming, kayaking, and hiking on the Florida Trail.
Joyce P
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
Would love to see the boardwalk and canoe run up and running again.
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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