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Campsite #74 at Juniper Springs Rec Area, FL
$37
Tent Site #74
| Walk-In | 5 people |
| 2 | good |
7/10
7/14
Campsite #74 Features: Walk-In access, Pull-Through parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 62% |
| 4 star | | 14% |
| 3 star | | 19% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@TimE040D26B61D · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #74
Went on a Wednesday and had the entire campground to myself. Fantastic. Always enjoy my stays here at Juniper, but still disappointed that absolutely no effort is going into restoring the trails and walkways.
@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!
@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.
@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.
@RalphH6296613 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #74
The park has required a lot of repair since 2023 and trail areas still remain closed. I would recommend beginning repairs on the park considering the prices have increased.
@Stephanie53590 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #74
Usually a quaint nice campground and fun spring. However, there is absolutely no enforcement of the two tent, 5 person per site max. We stayed and there seem to be a reunion with drinking until 3am in a main site. Chainsaws could be heard well after hours. Later they brought a trailer and ATV through and were riding it around. We reported it the next day, and found there is no one to contact after hours. There is no host. We wont return now. We left a day early even.
@MonikaCC5BFA88 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #74
Juniper Springs is one of our favorite campgrounds. The staff is wonderful, the spring is beautiful and the campsites are great. The Florida trail goes right by the park making endless hiking a possibility. When we stay here we do a day trip to Silver Springs which is only a 25 minute drive. At Silver Springs we can paddle board the whole day while enjoying monkeys and manatees.
@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #74
We have always loved Juniper Springs and have been camping her for the last 50 years. Apparently, it is now though on the lowest level of the budget list as it is in such disrepair. All of the boardwalks and most bridges over the springs are closed. At least the pool spring is still open as many were enjoying it. I've never seen it this bad, maybe the Park Service is letting it go back to nature? I don't know, I hope it gets help soon.
@JasonC1063647 · Camped on Feb 21, 2024 at Campsite #74
This is a beautiful location that unfortunately has been allowed to fall into disrepair. Everything about the campsites and bath house was fine, and the swimming area is also usable. However, things are obviously being neglected, many to the point of being roped off and inaccessible to visitors.
@JaneS8855491 · Camped on Oct 26, 2023 at Campsite #74
Im used to camping during the week when its very peaceful. It was until Friday evening when large groups started arriving. Its fun to gather together and play music and have a good time, but its disturbing to others. Just a heads up for people who want nighttime quiet. Dont go on the weekend. .
@PhilippeP57FBC · Camped on Jun 4, 2023 at Campsite #74
Our site was very private and felt like sleeping in a tropical forest.
Swimming in the spring was fantastic. Hikes around the site were beautiful and nice to see a lot of wildlife.
Swimming in the spring was fantastic. Hikes around the site were beautiful and nice to see a lot of wildlife.
@ChelseaC103 · Camped on Jan 18, 2022 at Campsite #74
Juniper is beautiful
Having firewood for sale was very convienent.
The women at rhe gatwhouse were very polite abs helpful. When I checked in and the following day when I went to ask questions.
It was a little sad that the trails were all closed. But it did apples to be the result of hurricane damage. I hope it get fixed soon.
Overall the park was as beautiful as my childhood memories of it. It was wonderful.
I also met a guy and we are having a wonderful romance. Which we attribute to the beautiful energy of the spring.
Thank you to all the park staff for doing a good job.
Having firewood for sale was very convienent.
The women at rhe gatwhouse were very polite abs helpful. When I checked in and the following day when I went to ask questions.
It was a little sad that the trails were all closed. But it did apples to be the result of hurricane damage. I hope it get fixed soon.
Overall the park was as beautiful as my childhood memories of it. It was wonderful.
I also met a guy and we are having a wonderful romance. Which we attribute to the beautiful energy of the spring.
Thank you to all the park staff for doing a good job.
@KennethJ927 · Camped on Jan 13, 2022 at Campsite #74
We were fortunate to pick one of the better sites in the tent camping area.
@JaredL422 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #74
Great place to camp!
@SusanJ433 · Camped on Oct 15, 2021 at Campsite #74
One of my favorite places to camp. Site is always clean when we arrive. Staff is so friendly and helpful
@EdH751 · Camped on May 27, 2021 at Campsite #74
Great location
@JosephC832 · Camped on Mar 8, 2021 at Campsite #74
Great site and love the springs. Nice hiking trails within 15 miles.
@RenataM674 · Camped on Mar 5, 2021 at Campsite #74
All very good
@RichardR418 · Camped on Mar 2, 2021 at Campsite #74
Nice sites....almost all in wooded areas. Disappointing that you can no longer jump or dive into the spring....people have enjoyed doing just that since 1936....why are we no longer trusted to be responsible for our own actions?? Sad for all....
@ShannonW951 · Camped on Jan 3, 2021 at Campsite #74
We loved visiting Juniper Springs. Campsite #74 is a perfect size and gives you a lot of seclusion from the other sites in the Fern Loop. The staff was incredibly kind and we enjoyed being able to talk with them daily. My husband and I enjoyed how close it was to the Florida Trails (which we walked 15 miles on one of the days) and that we could go in the spring during the Winter!
We cannot wait to come back!
We cannot wait to come back!
@VincentD372 · Camped on Dec 11, 2020 at Campsite #74
Without a doubt this is my new favorite camping location, especially site 074 Fern, LOVE IT!
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