About Juniper Springs Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 76
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (566)
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a clean, family-friendly environment with accommodating staff, making it a favorite camping spot for many visitors. The beautiful springs and well-maintained campsites enhance the overall experience, although some facilities show signs of disrepair, and issues with ticks and noise can arise. While kayaking can be challenging due to obstacles, the scenic beauty and wildlife provide a relaxing retreat for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Juniper Springs Rec Area offers a clean, family-friendly environment with accommodating staff, making it a favorite camping spot for many visitors. The beautiful springs and well-maintained campsites enhance the overall experience, although some facilities show signs of disrepair, and issues with ticks and noise can arise. While kayaking can be challenging due to obstacles, the scenic beauty and wildlife provide a relaxing retreat for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Kelly F
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: TROP
Great campground. Spacious and tidy. Swimming hole is a bit deep and on thr smaller side. But still beautiful and refreshing. We stayed in #21 and it was in my.opinon one of the better sites. Close to the spring and next to the path. I wanted to post pics but can't seem to do this on here
gene m
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SAND
On clear night, star-gazing is great at the clearing just SW of the Toilet in Pine Sand cg
James D
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: TROP
Always great
adam d
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
Great time
Robert M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: SAND
Sites were were placed far enough apart to give privacy. Restrooms were very clean. There were lots of things to do.
Tara M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: SAND
This campground is very nice. The sites are spaced nicely. The bathrooms were cleaned and maintained. The shower was also large, clean with plenty of hot water. The lady at the gate was very helpful. All campers where respectful . Wish I could have stayed longer.
IVAN C
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: TROP
The campsite was ok (no water or electricity), but there were more things at the park that you can't do than things you can do. No swimming, no wading, no pets on the trails in the park (although the Florida Trial goes right by the park that you can take your pet on) no walking on the boardwalk, no drones, no alcohol, etc. In other words, no fun.
Lisa L
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: FERN
My campsite in the Hammock Fern loop was away from RVs and should have been quiet, but the noise from route 40 was quite loud at night and made it hard to sleep. The site was very nice with dappled shade and wasn't far from the bathhouse/restrooms. They are pretty well maintained and they have a dishwashing sink, which is a great convenience. They are not heated, so both days I couldn't take showers in the morning, and the water doesn't get quite hot enough. Showers in the heat of the day were OK. It was a short walk to the Hammock Fern spring head which is absolutely gorgeous in the early morning and before sunset. I was there to paddle Juniper Run, also beautiful. Juniper Springs doesn't have as much hiking/walking as Alexander Springs. Ocala National Forest is wonderful but route 40 is miserable.
Judy B
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SAND
We had a beautiful campsite. Large and private. The shower was cold twice during our 5 day stay. The only thing to do there was walk the Florida Trail which we did but had to drive 10-20 miles for restaurants or the Barberville Emporium and even farther to Silver Springs. There are no hookups so we used our generator and one night a neighbor came into our campsite to complain about the noise. It set up a stressful time for the rest of our stay. Even though we enjoyed our stay there because of the nice campsite and beauty of the area, we probably won’t stay there again.
Sabrina T
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: TROP
The sites were nice and big. Bathrooms clean. And you can hike to many trails.
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.
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 40, which connects to I-75 and I-95. It is located approximately 4.5 miles west of the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.1822 / -81.7125
Elevation: 13 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Campground gate is closed and locked from to . 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.
- Camp sites must be occupied first night of reservation
- 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
- NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER
- Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.
- No off-road vehicles allowed within the campground
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- 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.
- As per Forestry Department regulations, fines will result from the following infractions: - Leaving unattended coolers and food. These items must be in bear boxes or fully shut vehicles - Leaving burning or smoldering fires when exiting campsite. - Improperly parked vehicles
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
