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Juniper Springs Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest. The location offers deeply shaded sites within walking distance of some of Florida's most beautiful natural springs. The surrounding recreation area has plenty of activities to entertain visitors, including swimming, picnicking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, birding and wildlife viewing.
This campground was named one of Reserve America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds in the United States.
The facility is divided into a day use area and campground. Campsites are arranged into three loops near the creek and springs. All sites are shaded and equipped with a picnic table, grill, campfire ring, lantern post and space for tents. There are no sites with full hookups. Other amenities include hot showers, flush toilets and dump station.
A convenience store with camping supplies, beach supplies, drinks and ice cream is nearby. Restaurants, shopping and gas are just 10 miles from campground.
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.
Paid $7.50 per person to get into the park. We found the boardwalk trail between the two springs is closed because it has fallen into disrepair. Other trails have no markings. We only found our way by asking other hikers. Poorly maintained.
Make sure to walk back here when you're at Juniper Springs. We found our way thru the trails that pass thru the campground. The Boardwalk to Fern is closed due to it falling apart. Fern Hammock Springs are breathtaking. Must go.
I really enjoy the nature walk from juniper springs. I wish there were signs telling you how long the trail was at the beginning. They should also tell you it is not a loop, you have to walk the same path back. The boardwalk was very pretty but extremely slippery!
All of the springs in Florida are beautiful and the old CCC work was wonderful, but it needs repair. Maybe Congress would like to allocate some funds for infrastructure, as well as places where people go to recreate
Really cool spring. We saw an alligator and seeing the bubbling was awesome too.
