Juniper Springs Rec Area Campground National Forests in Florida Florida

Juniper Springs Rec Area Overview

Juniper Springs has 79 campsites under a dense canopy of old-growth live oaks and near the many springs in the area. Juniper Springs is also one of the oldest and best-known recreation areas on the East Coast. Located between Ocala and Ormond Beach along SR 40.

The campground is open year-round. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets showers, a dump station and trash collection.  Cell service is good in the area. There are also walkways and a natural trail, an interpretive site (Old Mill House), visitor center and picnic areas.  Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (25 to 45 feet). Each site also has a table, lantern post, BBQ pedestal, food storage locker and fire ring.

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Area Recreation & Activities

One of the popular activities is swimming in the crystalline water of Juniper Springs. Juniper Run offers a narrow, winding water way to kayak, canoe or paddle board under a dense canopy of old-growth forest.  And there are many hiking trails to watch the bubbling springs, fauna and wildlife.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Food Storage Locker
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Showers
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing