Alexander Springs Recreation Area

National Forests in Florida

🏕️ CampgroundOcala Nat'l ForestFlorida⭐ 4.2 (769)

🟢 36 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11

Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs: not at the Group Picnic Area sites here — all 2 of those sites say no. Check the site type before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Alexander Springs Recreation Area in Florida has 36 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 5h ago👥 11 in a row, LOPC #032–LOPC #042 next to each othersites LOPA #002, #004 - Handicap Accessible, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, LOPB #016, #017, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025- Handicap Accessible, #026, #027, #030, #031, LOPC #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049 - Handicap Accessible, LOPD #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #067

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, LOPC #032–LOPC #042 next to each othersites LOPD #050, LOPA #002, #004 - Handicap Accessible, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, LOPB #016, #017, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025- Handicap Accessible, #026, #027, #030, #031, LOPC #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049 - Handicap Accessible, LOPD #051, #052, #057, #058, #059, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #067

Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, LOPD #053–LOPD #056 next to each othersites LOPD #053, #054, #055, #056

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 LOPB #028 & LOPB #029 next to each othersites LOPA #012, #014, LOPB #015, #018, #022, #028, #029, LOPC #043, LOPD #060

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, LOPD #053–LOPD #056 next to each othersites LOPD #053, #054, #055, #056

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →opened 5h agosites LOPB #019

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites LOPA #012, LOPB #028, LOPC #043, LOPD #060

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, LOPB #018–LOPB #020 next to each othersites LOPA #005, #014, LOPB #015, #018, #019, #020, #025- Handicap Accessible, #026, #029, #031, LOPC #033, #034, #036, #041, #046, #047, #048

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite LOPA #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC AR — **Site LOPA #002** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC ARNaventure

Campsite LOPA #004 - Handicap Accessible — A photo of Site 004 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC AR — **Site LOPA #004 - Handicap Accessible** · A photo of Site 004 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC ARNaventure

Campsite LOPA #004 - Handicap Accessible — View of site 4 — **Site LOPA #004 - Handicap Accessible** · View of site 4Naventure

Campsite LOPA #005 — View of site 5 — **Site LOPA #005** · View of site 5Naventure

Campsite LOPA #005 — Another view of site 5 — **Site LOPA #005** · Another view of site 5Naventure

Campsite LOPA #006 — A photo of Site 006 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC AR — **Site LOPA #006** · A photo of Site 006 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC ARNaventure

Campsite LOPA #006 — Site 006 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC AREA with Pic — **Site LOPA #006** · Site 006 of Loop LOPA at ALEXANDER SPRINGS REC AREA with PicNaventure

Campsite LOPA #007 — Site 7 — **Site LOPA #007** · Site 7Naventure

Campsite LOPA #007 — View of site 7 — **Site LOPA #007** · View of site 7Naventure

Campsite LOPA #008 — View of site 8 — **Site LOPA #008** · View of site 8Naventure

Campsite LOPA #008 — Site 8 — **Site LOPA #008** · Site 8Naventure

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EV Connect11.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $38–$70/nightGroup Picnic AreaStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆769 ratings

5★434

4★165

3★97

2★55

1★18

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.7/4

AT&T2.4/4

T-Mobile2.3/4

Sprint retired2.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Alexander Springs Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Alexander Springs Recreation Area?

Alexander Springs Recreation Area in Florida takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Alexander Springs Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Alexander Springs Recreation Area run about $38–$70/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Alexander Springs Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Alexander Springs Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Alexander Springs Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Alexander Springs Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 1–54 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Alexander Springs Recreation Area a good campground?

Alexander Springs Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 769 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Alexander Springs Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Verizon rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 248 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Alexander Springs Recreation Area located?

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in Ocala Nat'l Forest, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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