About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
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
Ben M
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: FERN
We had a wonderful time and can not wait to return. The bathrooms were always in great shape and you could tell that the staff really takes pride in their work.
Linda L
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TROP
We spent 2weeks at Juniper Springs. All the time we were there the dump station was not operational. We were told it would only be a couple of days when we checked in however it was still not working when we left. Thank goodness we near the restroom and showers.
Adam I
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TROP
Facilities were extremely clean on my loop and included showers. Campsites were standard, and pretty close together, but included a paved driveway, bench, fire pit, grill, bear box, and a place to hang a lantern. Springs were really nice, but the nature boardwalk over the scenic parts of the springs were closed, same with the canoe rental and run - I believe due to Covid. Only the swimming area was open, so if you are staying for more than a day, you may want to check ahead or pick one of the many other nearby campsites with adjoined springs, since there is not a whole lot to explore here with those features closed. If you're just looking for a place to car camp, then this was your standard fare. They sell bags of firewood at the gate for $8 or $9. Overall very good experience.
Colin D
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SAND
Staff was friendly and helpful getting into the park and bathrooms were decently clean or camping. Other than that, the springs and campground were not what we were expecting. Disappointing to say the least.
Paul C
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SAND
Absolutely beautiful
Rachel M
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SAND
Amazing camping weekend and paddle down the river.
Michael S
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
As always the park was well maintain and the campsites are always cleaned to make your stay comfortable.
My issues are with the new concessioner, they have removed all rental canoes, the store is not opened and their checkout times being moved up to 11am makes it very difficult to pull up camp if you are a tent camper. Lastly they removed from the Tropical Loop the small amount first come, first served sites. This makes it difficult to obtain a site if you wanted to make last minute camping decision.
Richard C
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SAND
I camped in the sand pine loop. All sides are excellent and private.
Peter S
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: TROP
oh wonderful
Paul J
VerifiedMay 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Don't expect hot water in the shower;
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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