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
jamie m
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: FERN
We had a wonderful time!!!! The bathrooms are very clean. It was to cold to swim but the area was beautiful. Can't wait to go back!!!
Brenda W
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: TROP
We enjoyed our time.
Park needs electric and water hook up!
Chris Y
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
staff was over the top friendly, very personable. Exactly what I expect when we visit the park. Its our 32 year and the staff has been phenomenal lately. Facilities were clean and inviting.
David B
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
Camp site was perfect, unfortunately past campers have left trash in the woods around the site. We cleaned it up, but staff needs to not only clean the main area, but also look into the brush and pick that up also. No big deal. Bathrooms were clean and showers were perfect. Good hot water for cold nights.
Heather F
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: FERN
Great few days (albeit chilly 32 at night) at the campground tent camping. Beautiful park. Took the kayak trip down Juniper Run (7.5 miles) beautiful scenery and wildlife to be seen. Tip - if the water is low, like it was, do NOT do tandem - weighs the kayak down and it’s easy to get stuck on fallen trees and large rocks if you can’t see until the last minute 😬. The camp staff was truly amazing - very knowledgeable and super friendly. Looking forward to checking nearby parks, sites next time we travel up!
Mitchell S
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
Beautiful spot and friendly people
Alex S
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TROP
Campsites were great, boardwalk in disrepair.
Kelly K
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: SAND
Gorgeous sites! Very quiet. Appreciate the bathrooms and showers.
Seems a bit expensive to not have outlets to recharge phones and battery packs.... Super critical for a Florida Trail thru hiker.
Yvonne B
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: FERN
Staff and amenities were perfect. Black bear although close, didn't enter oit campsite. Trails are still closed and we weren't aware prior to entering the park, so thats the only disappointment.
Susanne L
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TROP
Beautiful campground quiet and peaceful. Very well kept. Nice trails springs are pretty. Price is nice. No hookups but worth the stay.
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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| General |
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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