Juniper Springs Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Day use: Sunrise to Sunset, Camping: check in 2 p.m. checkout 11 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 29.1821, -81.7123
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Juniper Springs Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest. The location offers deeply shaded sites within walking distance of some of Florida's most beautiful natural springs. The surrounding recreation area has plenty of activities to entertain visitors, including swimming, picnicking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, birding and wildlife viewing.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Juniper Springs Campground free?
No. Juniper Springs Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Juniper Springs Campground?
From I-75, take Highway 40 east through Ocala and Silver Springs for approximately 36 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area. From I-95, take the Ocala/Silver Springs Exit (Highway 40) west for approximately 37 miles to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area. From the intersection of Highway 40 and Highway 19, the campground is 4.5 miles west on Highway 40. The entrance is on the north side of Highway 40.
Nearby
- JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA0.0 mi
- Farles Prairie Campground5.9 mi
- Hopkins Prairie Campground6.2 mi
- Hopkins Prairie Campground6.6 mi
- BUCK LAKE GROUP CAMPGROUND6.9 mi
- MILL DAM GROUP CAMP7.2 mi
- Big Scrub Campground9.4 mi
- BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND9.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
