Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in Florida Fees: For more information on fees and how to reserve your site, please visit the concessionaire at www.naventure.com Reservations: Campsites are available for reservation by calling (877) 444-6777 or visiting Recreation.gov . Overview Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The Ocala National Forest, located in north central Florida, spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. If you are planning to visit the weekend of Memorial Day through Labor Day on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, you will be required to obtain a Vehicle Access Reservation. Recreation Visitors can swim, snorkel and dive year-round in the crystalline waters of the spring. The spring is the only place in the Ocala National Forest… Getting there: Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located along County Road 445 in the northeast corner of Lake County between Astor and Altoona, Florida. From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs approximately 40 miles to Highway 19. Go south on Highway 19 approximately 5 miles to Country Road 445. Go east on 445 for 5 miles to the campground. From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 35 miles to Highway 19. Go south on Highway 19… Rules: - 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. Phone: 352-669-3522 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234032 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Naventure

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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