Alexander Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Access Reservation
Timed entry · Florida ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 20 ft
- Elevation
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.
Timed 1-Day Personal Vehicle Reservation tickets will be required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays between and including Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Amenities include a walk-in store with snacks, beverages, and souvenirs, bathrooms with showers and changing stalls, picnic tables, grills, bear-proof storage, a swimming area, and two reservable pavilions and a canoe/kayak/SUP launch area.
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 approximately 5 miles to County Road 445. Go east on 445 for 5 miles to the campground.
29.44400, -81.34480 · 29°26'38.4"N 81°20'41.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 68°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 68 | 71 | 75 | 81 | 86 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 82 | 75 | 70 |
| Low °F | 47 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 67 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 57 | 51 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Alexander Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Access Reservation
- Can you reserve a site at Alexander Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Access Reservation?
- Yes, Alexander Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Access Reservation is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Alexander Springs Recreation Area Vehicle Access Reservation
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- Hopkins Prairie Campground 23.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Salt Springs Recreation Area 24.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fort Matanzas National Monument Tours 26.4 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Lake Delancy West Campground 26.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 28.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area 28.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Visitor Center 19.9 mi · Visitor Center
- Welaka National Fish Hatchery 21 mi · Facility
- Lake Woodruff Wilderness 23.3 mi · Facility
- The Museum of Arts and Sciences 25.5 mi · Facility
- Davenport Landing 25.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (352) 669-3522
- Email Alexander@naventure.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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