Juniper Springs Rec Area, FL

Juniper Springs Rec Area is located in the Lake George Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (53 min northeast of The Villages, FL) with an elevation of 43 feet. There are a total of 76 campsites including 19 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $34.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.1 out of 5

5 star		50%
4 star		24%
3 star		13%
2 star		8%
1 star		4%

@LaraWB58886AF7 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #67

I love Juniper and so thankful for protected and preserved outdoor spaces that we can all share as a community. Juniper is a treasure and its soul filling to spend time there. Thank you!

@SusanA7851316 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #64

Camp site was very clean and easy to get to. Amenities were functional and clean which isnt always the case at parks in my experience. Be advised that a lot of the trails are closed off for maintenance but it didnt look like much fixing was going on. Looked more like permanent closure but what was open was great. Didnt get to do the kayak run but hopefully next time.

@VinceT79AE65B9 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #37

We had a great time camping and kayaking here! Bring plenty of bug spray, as there are plenty of ticks roaming..but it is the outdoors! Very peaceful.

@PaulaM4355275 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #74

There is a camp store here that closes at 1pm. It may be open longer on weekends. The kayaking run is great but challenging for beginners. It's about 30 minutes or so from Ocala and Silver Springs state park, another great place for kayaking. Campground was well shaded with clean bathrooms. If you're coming for the day and it's a weekend, come early. Would definitely camp here again!

@JulieB4444318 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #29

Loved the swim pull each morning and the relaxing area.

@BenB1734849 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #55

Nice campground.

@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #74

We really enjoyed our stay here. It is about a 10-minute walk to the springhead from this site and we like camping here so that we can get out on Juniper Run early for kayaking. This loop is in a gorgeous area of cabbage palm hammock and is very nicely shaded. We did hear some raccoons nearby and saw one at the edge of our campsite early one morning.

@ScottN44F5239B · Camped on Mar 13, 2025 at Campsite #13

No maps

@JenniferB63832 · Camped on Mar 9, 2025 at Campsite #21

What a beautiful area!! First time our family went to any spring in FL. We will be back again. The time of year we went was perfect weather and low crowds. This was toward the beginning of March. The bathhouses were very clean. Toilet paper was nicer than what Disney has! lol. Showers are only one temperature setting and push button. When you want a shower it works just fine. If you have the chance to go we would highly recommend doing so.

@HenryHF2C1D684 · Camped on Mar 9, 2025 at Campsite #14

Beautiful park, sites reasonably far apart, hot showers, helpful people. The spring water is 72 degrees. RV campers note: there are no electrical hookups and you need to fill your water tank at the dump station before heading to your site. Kayakers note: This is one of our favorite paddling trips, but not for beginners or little kids. 7.5 miles with no way to end part way.

@4Feet4Paws · Camped on Mar 8, 2025 at Campsite #3

This is a paved pull through that was level. It was a bit tight for our 40’ 5th wheel due to a tree on the driver’s side. The site is large with a table, fire pit and bear box. It is surrounded by a lush forest of pine trees deciduous trees and palm trees.

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@JenniferL39143 · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #77

Wooded campground with the 7 mile juniper Springs run with kayaks available at their rental shop (solo or double). Ice and firewood available also. Clean shower houses with hot water and with flush toilets on all 3 loops, and load of springs to swim in for warm weather. Bring tick repellant. If you hike on the trails check yourself and your dogs for ticks.

@TerryT6108431 · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #44

If you want road noise all night long then this is the place to go! Also they didn't keep up with soap and toilet paper in the bathroom. Beware!

@Dimitrois37B7D · Camped on Mar 6, 2025 at Campsite #57

We have stayed here for over 20 years and the site was not cleaned prior to our arrival. We were disappointed but still managed to make the most of it.

@JoyceP4613591 · Camped on Mar 5, 2025 at Campsite #37

Weve been camping at Juniper Springs for over 40 years. We love this place. But in the past year or so the conditions have become deplorable. Several trails, pavilions and bridges are closed and in desperate need of repair. The Sandpine loop has water spigots that dont work. The ladies room door was broken and swinging open, the water is turned off in one of the two sinks and there were times there was no toilet paper or hand soap. The canoes have been removed for several years now. PLEASE bring Juniper Springs back to the beautiful place we love!

@PhilipJ3B15E3F · Camped on Mar 2, 2025 at Campsite #57

Very nice, clean, and spacious sites.

@JoetteG05AC1EF · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #10

Very nice camp sites, although I prefer to camp where there are flush toilets and running water. At least the porta potties were clean and did not smell bad. I was able to take a nice bike ride down to the St. John's River. There is no attendant on duty and you are given a gate code to enter the camping area after you make your reservation. I finally figured out that you have to push in on the lock, not pull out, after you enter the code. In the past I had to depend on another camper coming and helping me get the lock open.

@JeffreyW413498 · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #47

The staff were fine but the facilities and walkways etc ... need to be attended too. Sad how we spend money for Sesame Street in Iraq but can't keep our parks in usable condition

@JulieR8736363 · Camped on Feb 21, 2025 at Campsite #12

The campground at Juniper Springs is well-maintained with nice fire rings and extra long picnic tables. Loved hearing the owls and coyotes at night!

@KimberlyB48851 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #11

The park is beautiful but not being mantained. Trails are not being fixed at all, more trails are closed every year without opening or repairing the other trails. Staffing not sufficient to pick up trash around the park or to keep the bathrooms clean. Roads are not repaired.

@KarenM8822647 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #40

Nice quiet campground

@BarbaraP899344 · Camped on Feb 13, 2025 at Campsite #12

I visited for the first time in February. I thoroughly enjoyed the park. Taking a dip in the spring was the highlight. I hope the boardwalk is repaired soon so it's possible to view all the areas. The campsites are spaced well. The bathroom was clean.

@AMYS5542485 · Camped on Feb 13, 2025 at Campsite #65

Juniper Springs is a beautiful and natural state park. It is well taken care of and great place to stay. Roads are nicely paved, campgrounds are clean, well marked and well equipped. They are far enough apart to get some privacy during your stay. There are several camping areas, which also allows campers to spread out. Staff is super.

@AlanEA28F8CD8B · Camped on Feb 9, 2025 at Campsite #7

Roadway, campsite, restrooms, and showers were clean and functional for our purposes bike camping. Website is misleading saying no potable water at campsites when actually there is potable water at standpipes throughout the grounds. We unnecessarily carried extra water; which is quite heavy.

@MichaelD829846 · Camped on Feb 7, 2025 at Campsite #74

Very nice spot. I just wish the camps were spread out a little more. But over all very good.

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