About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
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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
Deborah G
VerifiedNovember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SAND
Consideration for solo travelers with pets. Signage says do not leave pets unattended. Signage also does not allow pets in restroom facilities. I was unable to shower at all during my stay. I had to use a bucket in my car to go to the bathroom. Website says there are only certain areas where pets are not allowed when in fact, pets are not allowed anywhere other than the campground grounds.
BRENNA B
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: SAND
This was my first time coming with my little family after regularly visiting this campsite as a child. So many great memories here. The campsites are great, the bathrooms are spotless, the campers are always so friendly. Could not ask for a better experience.
Darren R
VerifiedNovember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TROP
The staff was very unprofessional, the two women at the check in gate had their kids with them. The ground keeper around the spring was rude and starting at the female swimmers. The boardwalks were still closed limiting access as were some of the pavilions. The park in general just looked like it wasn’t being cared for.
LEONARD D
VerifiedNovember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SAND
The crew here is run by as best I can describe it a "Karen". Not friendly just a bunch of zombies. It's a shame as this is such a beautiful facility. Juniper Springs is run by Adventures Ocola. If you want to see a good crew then check out the ones at Alexander Springs and Clearwater Lake, the folks who work there are top notch they say hi to you they know who you are they treat you like family. One of the best experiences with a crew I've had in my well over 300 something Days on the road.
Danielle M
VerifiedNovember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SAND
0/10 experience. Trip was cancelled due to a hurricane (understandable) - I was given a call from the state park the morning of our trip that it was canceled and they will be leaving the area soon and that recreation.gov would email me in regards to the cancellation and refund - come to find out, they only canceled the second night and not the first and I was only refunded for the 2nd night and not the entire trip. I’m unsure where the miscommunication came into play but I was not happy with how this was handled.
Sergio A
VerifiedNovember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: FERN
Wonderful place, well maintained and with clean bathrooms and hot water. Love this place
Jayne D
VerifiedNovember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: SAND
Really nice springs and large camp site. Had a great time. It was closer to the road than expected, but did not deter from our stay.
Jon L
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
People peeing on the trail behind our camp sight trop 9. Very disappointed
Amelia B
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
Staff was extremely friendly, & loved this spot. Was right next to the bathrooms, & trail to get to the spring. Was kinda disappointed that trails & canoe launch was closed, but still had a great time. Would definitely come visit again
Brenda F
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SAND
Beautiful campground. A lot of the campground spaces are in there own shady area with bushes and lots of space separating you from your neighbor. Bathrooms were clean and nice to have hot showers.
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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