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
Cynthia R
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
clean well kept sites, friendly staff sites well marked
Joette G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: TROP
Very nice park.
Aaron L
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: SAND
We brought our grand daughter and there was NO playground for children.
Madelyn A
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: FERN
We've camped here before and love the Fern section of the campground. We also rented kayaks and did the Juniper Springs run with the shuttle back to the campground and it was amazing and very easy to arrange with the park staff. We can't wait to return!
Michael C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: FERN
Good Facilities. Well Maintained.
Ben B
VerifiedDecember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
The boardwalks have been in disrepair for the past few years. The staff is welcoming and friendly.
Christopher P
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: TROP
We really enjoy the campground and the spring.
Campground was nice and peaceful bath houses fairly clean with warm water.
Spring area was very well maintained.
We will be back soon
Todd S
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: TROP
When will they add clay, crushed rock to the broken off Asphalt that have never been addressed in Tropical Loop. I can count on one hand how many people I know that have fallen and twisted ankles as a result of the neglect . Take a dump truck in, compact it. Not a big job and cost effective considering the new resources for clay and shell rock, etc.
Thomas H
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: FERN
Denise and the mgmt crew is awesome as usual. The continued condemnation and closure of the board walk and shade structures just makes this hidden gem of a park look like a neglected dump with so much potential... it's sad as someone who has seen the decline over the last 20 years
Mike M
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: TROP
All the board walks were closed. Place is falling apart.
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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