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
Todd G
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: TROP
The natural areas walkways are closed and in disrepair.
William C
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: TROP
Great sites, great amenities. Direct access to the springs.
James F
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
Another great year at this awesome campground
Henry P
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: FERN
The tent campsites are roomy and private. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The park is a beautiful place and appears to be well cared for.
Kevin W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: TROP
Lovely setting with lots of dense tropical foliage helping to hide the campsites. Very nice restroom/shower facility centrally located and not far from each site on each loop. Subtle lighting at night which made sleeping nice and dark.
Anthony C
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: FERN
The experience is amazing at Juniper and I love camping in Fern. The trails at Juniper mean so much to me and I would love for the park to fix them. I suggest to take out the boardwalk and to let us have the paths and have only dirt. It will make the experience at Juniper even more magical.
Randy L
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: TROP
The proximity to the Wilderness and the hiking
Billy J
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: FERN
Cool campground. Neighbors were still loud at 2:30 in the morning though. Could have done without that.
Elisa W
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
The trails have been closed for years and camping fees have increased. No hookups … not much to see. Not worth the money.
Robna W
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: TROP
Gorgeous! Very private sites. Clean restrooms and 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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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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