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Alexander Springs Recreation Area
4.26970 reviews49525 CR 445, Altoona, Florida, 32702, USA
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Quick Facts
72 ftPrice
$38 - $70/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
67 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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72 ftPrice
$38 - $70/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
67 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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$38.00 - $70.00 / night
Campsite Fees
PAVILION RENTAL: $70.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $38.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
Group Site Fee$60.00
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49525 CR 445, Altoona, Florida, 32702, USA
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
49525 CR 445, Altoona, Florida, 32702, USA
Nearby places
Ocala (approximately 40 miles), Silver Springs (approximately 40 miles), Astor (approximately 10 miles), Altoona (approximately 5 miles)
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Alexander Springs Recreation Area
$38.00 - $70.00 / night
Campsite Fees
PAVILION RENTAL: $70.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $38.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
Group Site Fee$60.00
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You need guaranteed facility access, quiet nights, or a low-crowd wilderness feel on weekends and holidays.
B-
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 58% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 798 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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- Grade B+.Staff & hosts
- Grade B.Cleanliness
- Grade B.Campsites
Watch-outs
- Grade D.Value
- Grade C-.Rules & policies
- Grade C-.Crowds & noise
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Alexander Springs Recreation Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>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).</p><p>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).</p><p><strong>** NOTE: </strong>Limited internet may affect operations. Please come prepared to make purchases with cash. </p><p><strong>Camping</strong></p><ul><li>The 67-unit campground can accomodate tents and recreation vehicles up to 35-feet long.</li><li><strong>Expect full recreation sites during weekends. </strong></li><li>Visitors are recommended to <strong>arrive early and have back-up plans</strong>.</li><li>Recreation sites may close when maximum capacity is reached.</li><li>Alexander Springs campsites sites are available by reservation -- Call (877) 444-6777 or visit <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234032">Recreation.gov</a>.</li><li>The maximum stay is 14-consecutive days in a 30-day period.</li><li>Detailed camping regulations are posted and available at the entrance gate house.</li><li>Electrical, water or sewer hookups are not available; Hot showers and a dump station are provided.</li></ul>
About the campground
The elevation is 50 feet This destination campground is located in a subtropical forest dominated by pine, oak and Sable palms and has four loops (A, B, C & D). Enjoy a large spring that flows at 80 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. Scuba diving (permitted in the spring) and canoeing the 7-mile canoe run are popular activities. Loop B has the only tent pads. An amphitheater and limited groceries are found at the beach. Firewood, ice, and canoe rentals are available. This is bear country; practise safe food storage technique. It is also alligator country; practice caution around water especially with small dogs.
Seasons & access
The parking aprons are paved. Ocala National Forest 353 Facilities Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: Yes Vaults: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: Yes Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 15 No. Threaded: 5 Comments: Hot showers located on Loops B and C and at the beach. Water Sports Lake: No Water Skiing: No Swimming (provided): Yes Rafting: (whitewater) No Sailing: No Kayaking: (whitewater) No Power Boating: No Boat Ramp: No Boating (no power): Yes Boat Carry-Down Access: Yes Comments: The swimming beach is alongside Alexander Springs (creek)/Alexander Springs Pool. There is a 7-mile canoe run for canoes only; canoes are available for rent. Scuba diving is available for certified divers. Hiking: Paisley Woods Bike Trail (foot and mountain bike) - 22 miles Timucuan Indian Trail (interpretive loop, foot onle) - 1.1 miles Fishing: Largemouth bass, panfish and Mullet
Facilities
Hot showers located on Loops B and C and at the beach.
Water activities
The swimming beach is alongside Alexander Springs (creek)/Alexander Springs Pool. There is a 7-mile canoe run for canoes only; canoes are available for rent. Scuba diving is available for certified divers.
RV information
The parking aprons are paved. Ocala National Forest 353
Directions
From Altoona, FL, take State Rt. 19 north for 3.7 miles to Alexander Springs sign (County Rd. 445). Turn onto Rt. 445 and go 5.1 miles to campground on the left.
- National Forest
- Ocala National Forest
- Ranger District
- Seminole
- Rate
- $21 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 180
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