Standard nonelectric site
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 44 ft
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 64
- Nightly
- $38
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
National forest / federal in Altoona, Lake County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 64 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
64 sites
Rigs up to 44 ft
Seasonal
Open year-round; day area 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations required for camping.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Forest Service campground at Alexander Springs, a first-magnitude spring in the Ocala National Forest, with 64 shaded back-in paved sites (no hookups, most fit RVs up to 25-35 ft), hot showers, a dump station and a camp store. Reservations required on Recreation.gov at $38 a night; 14-night limit, so no long-term or snowbird stays.
What stands out
- Campground next to a 72-degree first-magnitude spring with a swimming area
- Only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is allowed
- 64 shaded paved back-in sites, no hookups, $38 a night
- Hot showers, dump station and a camp store with firewood and ice
- Canoe rentals for paddling Alexander Run into a wilderness area
- Gate locks at night; late arrivals finish check-in next morning
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Camp store
- Firewood
- Ice
- Beach
- Fishing
- Kayak & canoe rentals
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 44 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Campground only, leashed and supervised. No pets in the day-use area, bathrooms, boardwalk or canoe run. Alligators in the area.
Arrival
- Check-in: 2:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Open year-round; day area 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations required for camping.
Cancellation: $10 service fee withheld from refunds; late-cancellation rules per Recreation.gov policy. No refunds for inclement weather.
Included in the rate: Max 5 people, 2 vehicles (campers included) and 2 tents per site.
Other fees: Extra vehicles charged per vehicle per night (amount not stated). Pavilion rental $70. Early arrivals pay the per-person admission fee; staying past checkout incurs a late fee. Taxes apply. Ocala NF Springs Hopper day-use pass $80 + tax per person.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From I-75 take SR 40 east about 40 miles to SR 19, south 5 miles to CR 445, then east 5 miles.
Rates and fees
- Ocala NF/Springs Hopper Pass $80 + tax per person covers day use at Juniper, Alexander, Silver Glen, Clearwater Lake and Wildcat Lake through year end.
Rules
- Campground gate locks at 8 p.m. (Mar-Oct) and 6 p.m. (Nov-Mar); late arrivals must check in at the Gatehouse next morning or face a no-show charge.
- No early check-ins or late check-outs; early arrivals pay the per-person admission fee.
- Generators may not run during quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
- Bears and raccoons: all food must be kept in approved containers or campers can be ejected without refund.
- Vehicle Access Reservation required for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Floats in the swimming area must be under 60 inches across.
- Max stay 14 nights in a rolling 30 days; 2-night weekend and 3-night holiday-weekend minimums.
Amenities and services
- Concession store sells snacks, groceries, ice, charcoal, firewood, beach and personal items.
Activities and nearby
- Only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted (certified divers).
- Canoe rentals at the concession; paddle Alexander Run into the Alexander Springs Wilderness and paddle back unless a downstream takeout is arranged.
- 0.5-mile connector to the Florida National Scenic Trail; Clearwater Lake 9.7 miles south.
- Timucuan Trail boardwalk remains closed due to age and hurricane damage.
Weather and hurricane policy
- No refunds for inclement weather for camping, gear rentals or day-use fees.
Ownership
- Run by concessionaire Naventure for the Forest Service; fee details at naventure.com.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
49525 CR 445, Altoona, FL, 32702
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, facilities, notices, rules, directions, cancellation, rates, campsite details (facility, rates and campsite data)
- fs.usda.gov Site count, 35 ft limit, Springs Hopper pass, trails, store, pet order, directions, gate access, last updated
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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