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
Linda i
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
great campground and helpful staff. We hiked in to hidden pond also. We had wanted to float the river but rentals were not available.
Treyan D
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: FERN
I have camped here twice with my family and have loved it both times! Camping spots are clean and level with perfect fire pits and very helpful bear proof boxes. Bathrooms are surprisingly clean for a campground and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The spring is beautiful and refreshing and full of interesting fish and turtles. I plan to continue coming back to juniper springs for years to come!
Jose R
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
Nice and quiet places. Nice staff. Clean restrooms. The springs are ver very coolest hahahha
Brian E
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
Great place and we got one of the few secluded sites. Bathrooms were immaculate the whole time. The only reason we left off 1 star is because the boardwalk trails and canoe/kayak rental and shuttle is still closed "due to covid". The camp host kept the sites and park very clean!
Kathy R
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SAND
Pretty place, campsites in Sandpine loop secluded. But, there was no hot water in the shower and only one shower. It’s sad that the nature trail was closed and can’t rent kayaks. Hopefully that will change.
Jose O
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: FERN
It is a very nice springs. Peaceful and great for sky observing and night sky photography. It is our preferred spring.
Kevin P
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
Absolutely visit this park!
Extremely well maintained sites and grounds. The facilities are clean and taken care of.
Every staff member we met was all smiles and a pleasure to speak with.
The spring itself is wonderful and refreshing. Stop by the on-site store for fire wood, smores box or ice cream.
We hiked the Florida trail up until hidden pond, highly recommend it!
Site #40 was great and had trail access to bathrooms but, I am not sure it would be a dry site in heavy rain.
Scott G
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: TROP
We were only able to sleep there as our days were consumed by the art show we were in. Our site was very nice and I wish we had more time to enjoy the park.
Meaghan L
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
Had a great visit! The campsites have more space between them than most of the sites I’ve been to in Florida
Alice S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
I’ve always loved Juniper Springs and this week stay was no exception. I am sad that there aren’t more funds for upkeep of the trials and pavilions.
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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