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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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
Ron T
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
The staff are professional and friendly. The Campsites and bath houses are clean and comfortable. It is sad that the boardwalk trails are still closed since they have always been a major draw for me. Kayaking is now difficult to impossible with only one vehicle. Perhaps you can employ a private company to provide reverse hauls for paddlers. Another idea is to have a community sign-up board for paddlers that can share rides to / from the takeout.
The generator noise was much more that previously experienced even with only three RVs running them all day. The noise was really irritating and and over powering.
Mark L
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: SAND
Excellent site, very friendly staff, and a beautiful area. Will definitely come again.
Do keep in mind, no water or power on sites, so plan accordingly. Plenty of space for tents, and nicely setback from the loop and other sites.
Doreen R
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: FERN
It was easy to book the campsites. The park rangers were very helpful. The restrooms were clean. The springs were well maintained. The kayak run was great fun!
Juan A
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: FERN
Clean restrooms, ample space in the sites. We really enjoyed the time there.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SAND
Love spending holidays here. Always a good time at a beautiful location. I do miss the canoe rentals and run. Please bring them back!
Kenneth H
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: SAND
Nice and quite.
Some trails are closed but plenty of places to hike around.
Plenty of wildlife.
Dean W
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: SAND
My only complaint is the chiggers!! Last two times I camped there, I was eaten up by the chiggars, Staff might want to warn campers.
Kevin M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: TROP
Juniper springs is nice but the area was under construction while we were there.
Linda H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: TROP
We have been disappointed the last two times we have been there because of the boardwalks being closed down due to repair issues.
Jennifer L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: TROP
Tropical sites are excellent, shaded and private. and away from highway noise. Shout out to the hosts Brigit, Karen and Denise who were exceptional, friendly and helpful. They all provided insight, local information and were very welcoming. A highly recommended experience. Bear boxes, clean hot showers and shade in Tropical sites
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
