Juniper Springs Campground
Ocala National Forest
Write a Review FL-40 Silver Springs, FL 34488 352-625-2520 850-523-8500 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 29.1784, -81.7129
Overview of Juniper Springs Campground
Pets are not allowed in day use area.
Jupiter Springs Recreation Area is managed by Adventure Ocala and requires an Ocala National Forest Springs Hopper Pass for entrance. This day-use pass is $70 + tax per person and is good for 12 months from the date of purchase and is also good for use at other recreation areas such as Clearwater Lake, Alexander Springs, Silver Glen Springs, and Wildcat Lake. This pass is available for purchase from Adventure Ocala at Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs, and Silver Glen Springs.
Last Price Paid: $32
Reported by camper-866161 on 3/9/2024
Longest RV Reported: 39 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by The empty nesters on 11/16/2021
Number of Sites 79
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Elevation 32 ft / 9 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 352-625-2520
Harry formentera asked on 2/25/2022
Do you have discounts for America the Beautiful interagency pass?
Reviews of Juniper Springs Campground 28 people have reviewed this location.
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“A must see!!”
Reviewed 5/24/2018
| Nightly rate: | $23 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This place is amazing! The camp sites are pretty basic. Nobhookups, just a picnic table and a fire ring. But the place is majestic. The landscape around the sites makes you feel like you are in the middle of the rainforest. The trails to the springs are wonderful! And the spring- oh my gosh! So amazing! The water is 72 all year round, ... more
This place is amazing! The camp sites are pretty basic. Nobhookups, just a picnic table and a fire ring. But the place is majestic. The landscape around the sites makes you feel like you are in the middle of the rainforest. The trails to the springs are wonderful! And the spring- oh my gosh! So amazing! The water is 72 all year round, a little chilly but so refreshing! Grab a mask to snorkel around - it is so spectacular! There is a river run to canoe or kayak- we were unable to because of all the rain but I have heard great things about that too! Bear warnings all over but we never saw any. The bathrooms were decent with warm water, timed showers. Only real bummer was no recycling.
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Verizon 4G
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“Worth every penny!”
Reviewed 4/22/2018
| Nightly rate: | $23 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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We’ve been boondocking for a bit and decided to splurge when we saw photos of the springs here and noticed it had hot showers. Came in at 6 on a Saturday night and scored the last walk up site available and it’s worth every penny! Nice large sites with dense tropical foliage between them, beautiful (albeit short) trails, and the spring... more
We’ve been boondocking for a bit and decided to splurge when we saw photos of the springs here and noticed it had hot showers. Came in at 6 on a Saturday night and scored the last walk up site available and it’s worth every penny! Nice large sites with dense tropical foliage between them, beautiful (albeit short) trails, and the springs are lovely. The only downside is dogs can’t swim here and ours is quite the water dog, but luckily it’s not hot yet!
piedlife would stay here again
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“Nice place.”
Reviewed 3/28/2018
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 32' |
Overall Rating
We camped here for the first time mid March. We were in site 7 with a 32ft tt. Staff were great and restrooms very clean. Springs and Juniper run are very nice. Lots of wild life to see on the run to. Site 7 is not the best though it is smaller and its right by bathhouse. Site 27 and 28 look to be the best to me. There is potable wat... more
We camped here for the first time mid March. We were in site 7 with a 32ft tt. Staff were great and restrooms very clean. Springs and Juniper run are very nice. Lots of wild life to see on the run to. Site 7 is not the best though it is smaller and its right by bathhouse. Site 27 and 28 look to be the best to me. There is potable water spickets and a place to do dishes also. We had a good time and will be back.
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Verizon 4G
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“Good place to walk ”
Reviewed 3/24/2018
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This was very simple but great camping the spring is what you would expect you definitely will enjoy yourself here.
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T-Mobile 4G
What if it’s all fake would stay here again
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“it was great.”
Reviewed 3/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 32 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
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We have already booked for march 20. This is a great campground.
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BornFree2travel would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Mid Feb is awesome!”
Reviewed 2/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Honestly, you can keep Florida. The sand, salt, bugs, heat, etc. are just not fun to us. But the dreary winter in Atlanta promoted us to head south for some sunshine. We found it! This park is very nice. We boondock mostly, so usually detest being too close to others in CGs. This one has enough space and vegetation to give you some... more
Honestly, you can keep Florida. The sand, salt, bugs, heat, etc. are just not fun to us. But the dreary winter in Atlanta promoted us to head south for some sunshine. We found it! This park is very nice. We boondock mostly, so usually detest being too close to others in CGs. This one has enough space and vegetation to give you some privacy. Paved pads are all very level. The shower was big and clean, but the water was kinda cool. We were in the loop closer to the highway and the noise was pretty noticable. The other loops appear much quieter as we were exploring on bikes. The spring is beautiful and the paddle trip down the creek is a must do. Take that trip as early as possible to avoid the crowds. We tried hard to be stealthy so we could sneak up on critters. We saw a turkey, a gator, a bunch of turtles and lots of fish in the clear water. Then the crowd caught up with us. :(
We did not get to hike any. Somebody saw a bear two weeks back, so everything is roped off and closed to hiking. Those FL folks must be a bunch of fraidy cats. They have never been to WY I guess. ;)
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Scooter would stay here again
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“The real Florida experience”
Reviewed 2/3/2018
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 5 and 54 |
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I camped here as a child, as a parent, and now as a grandparent. Some changes over the years of course but overall it has been preserved as I remember. Nature and history combine for a great experience here. Florida trail runs through the campground near the entrance offering great hiking in forest and scrub. Springs are my favorite in... more
I camped here as a child, as a parent, and now as a grandparent. Some changes over the years of course but overall it has been preserved as I remember. Nature and history combine for a great experience here. Florida trail runs through the campground near the entrance offering great hiking in forest and scrub. Springs are my favorite in Florida. Swimable year round - temp is constant 73 degrees. Canoe run also my favorite and one of the top rated in the nation. Not for beginner paddlers as it's rather technical, but those who have good navigation skills will be fine. We camped in Tropical Loop and also Sand Pine Loop. Tropical seems a bit busier, but Sand Pine has more road noise from Hwy 40. During the week the place empties out for the most part and weekends are packed. No hook ups so there is generator use- we usually move away from those when possible.
Highly recommend this place. Especially for those who equate FL to Disney. This is the real deal.
Note: this review written in January and reflects a winter camp experience. We do not camp anywhere in FL in summer as mosquitoes are not worth it. Also price paid reflects our NP Senior pass discount.
Carrie would stay here again
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“Close to perfect”
Reviewed 2/16/2016
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 47 |
| RV Length: | 26' |
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One of the best Forest Service CG's. Managed by RRM. It was quiet the week before Presidents Day. On the weekend, there was the usual noise from kids at play. Lots of privacy between sites. Two springs in the CG, one you can paddle. Site 41 is the only one with all day sun for solar charging. Our rate reflects half price + reservation ... more
One of the best Forest Service CG's. Managed by RRM. It was quiet the week before Presidents Day. On the weekend, there was the usual noise from kids at play. Lots of privacy between sites. Two springs in the CG, one you can paddle. Site 41 is the only one with all day sun for solar charging. Our rate reflects half price + reservation fee.
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Verizon 4G
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat rental
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- general store
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
Pets
- pets
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