JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA

Address 26701 EAST HWY 40, SILVER SPRINGS, FL, 34488
StateFL
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone352-625-3147

Amenities

📌 GRILLS
📌 FOOD STORAGE LOCKER
📌 LANTERN POSTS
🔥 Campfire Allowed: No, Yes
📌 Hike In Distance to Site: 50
👥 Max Num of People: 5–24
🕒 Checkout Time: 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM
🐾 Pets Allowed: No, Yes
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM, 8:00 AM
🚶 Site Access: Hike-In
🚰 Water Hookup: No
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–45
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 1–2
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, N/A, Pull-Through
📌 BBQ: Y
🚗 Driveway Length: 35–60
📌 Fire Pit: Y
📅 Reservable Sites: 77 of 79
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

Overview

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 U

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:00 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)