Alexander Springs Campground
At Alexander Springs Recreation Area, enjoy a shaded campground within an easy walk of the springs swimming and picnic area. This 67-unit campground can accommodate tents and recreation vehicles (up to 35-feet long).
The concessionaire sells a variety of snacks, souvenirs, ice, charcoal, firewood, beach items and personal items. (Please note: No food is cooked on site by the concessionaire).
** NOTE: Limited internet may affect operations. Please come prepared to make purchases with cash.
Camping
- The 67-unit campground can accomodate tents and recreation vehicles up to 35-feet long.
- Expect full recreation sites during weekends.
- Visitors are recommended to arrive early and have back-up plans.
- Recreation sites may close when maximum capacity is reached.
- Alexander Springs campsites sites are available by reservation -- Call (877) 444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov.
- The maximum stay is 14-consecutive days in a 30-day period.
- Detailed camping regulations are posted and available at the entrance gate house.
- Electrical, water or sewer hookups are not available; Hot showers and a dump station are provided.
General Information
Amenities
- Bathhouses
- Camping - Tent and trailer
- Drinking water
- Parking
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
Alexander Springs Recreation area is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. Campers have 24-hour access to the gates with an access code.
All anglers must have a valid Florida Freshwater Fishing License.
Ocala National Forest Springs Hopper Pass: This day-use pass is $80 + tax per person and is good for one year from the date of purchase. It provides entrance to recreation areas managed by Naventure, which includes: Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Clearwater Lake and Wildcat Lake. This pass is available for purchase from Naventure at Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs and Silver Glen Springs. The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Senior Pass, Lifetime Senior Pass and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the fee for a single campsite occupied by the passholder at the following campgrounds managed by Naventure:
- Alexander Springs Campground
- Clearwater Lake Campground
- Hopkins Prairie Campground
- Juniper Springs Campground
Passholders do not receive a discount on the fee for multi-family sites, cabins or group-use areas or any other campsites occuped by those accompanying the passholder. The 50% discount does not include utility, water or hookup fees. Discounts on camping are not available to America the Beautiful or Volunteer Pass holders.
- All freshwater fishing regulations of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission apply.
- All Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnic areas.
- There is a maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $36/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
For more information on fees and how to reserve your site, please visit the concessionaire at www.naventure.com
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 29.07925
Longitude: -81.57955
Directions
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located along CR 445 in the northeast corner of Lake County between Astor and Altoona.
From SR 40 at Astor, take Butler Street to CR 445A, and turn left on CR 445. The recreation area is 5.8 miles south on the right.
From Altoona, drive north 5.2 miles on SR 19, and turn right on CR 445. Continue another 5.1 miles to the entrance on the left.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.