Alexander Springs Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Altoona, Florida.
Summary
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, Alexander Springs Recreation Area sits in National Forests in Florida, about 39 miles (straight line) from Orlando. It has 64 overnight sites. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 44 ft. On-site you'll find food storage lockers, according to the source data.
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersListed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Alexander Springs Recreation Area
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 64 sites it is the #29 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 55% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (44 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 64 of 64 sites; campfires allowed on 64 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~39 mi, Jacksonville ~87 mi, Tampa ~94 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsFood storage lockersGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites
Trails near Alexander Springs Recreation Area
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Springs Spur | 0.1 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Timucuan Loop | 0.2 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Fnst - Seminole Section | 0.4 mi | 13.4 | USFS |
| Paisley Woods Mtn Bike | 0.5 mi | 12.9 | USFS |
| Flatwoods Riding Loop | 1.5 mi | 22.2 | USFS |
| Wandering Wiregrass | 2.9 mi | 10.4 | USFS |
| Fnst - Buck Lake Spur | 4.1 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Centennial Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
46.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 46.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Springs Spur | 0.1 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Paisley Woods Mtn Bike | 0.5 mi | 12.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Flatwoods Riding Loop | 1.5 mi | 22.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Wandering Wiregrass | 2.9 mi | 10.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Centennial Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Alexander Springs Recreation Area
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.1 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 7.0 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 21.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Blue Spring State Park Campground (17.4 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingKayakingOther Recreation Concession SiteSwimming Site
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Lake Group Campground National Forests in Florida |
4.5 | FL | — | — | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 10 (65.9 mi) |
| Lake Dorr Campground National Forests in Florida |
5.8 | FL | — | 34 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 8 (99.7 mi) |
| Lake Dorr Cabin Cabins Open year-round National Forests in Florida |
6.9 | FL | — | — | E | — | — | Reserve | 7 (79.1 mi) |
| Clearwater Lake Rec Area National Forests in Florida |
7.0 | FL | — | 38 | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 5 (42.5 mi) |
| St Johns River Camp Ground Inc Private campground |
7.3 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Parramore's Campground Private campground |
7.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.