Alexander Springs Rec Area, Altoona, FL

Alexander Springs Rec Area is located in the Seminole Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (56 min northwest of Deltona, FL) with an elevation of 37 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites. The campground is open all year. 64 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $34.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(352) 669-3522 (Information)
(352) 669-3522 (Reservations)
$34 - $55

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Campsite Reviews (300)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		55%
4 star		19%
3 star		14%
2 star		8%
1 star		3%

@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #19

Campgrounds were very clean. Staff was excellent to work with. Fully knowledgeable about policies in the camping area and making recommendations about things outside the park.

@jessem2731236 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #58

Very low key and clean. The springs are absolutely amazing

@LouFF500D8B9B8 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #53

I enjoyed camping, beautiful site

@KerenB7E2A375E · Camped on Oct 26, 2024 at Campsite #56

An excellent area to rest and enjoy a beautiful landscape

@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #21

The staff was overbearing and obnoxious. I went there to get away from stress and people and had to deal with overzealous employees constantly reminding me of rules i know better than they do. One chased me down in a golf cart in a frantic tizzy because i didnt stop and discuss my entry into the campground, even though I had a big day glo green registration tag hanging prominently from my mirror and entered at 3mph for all to see. For Pete's sake, you charge $40 a night for a parking space, ...leave the guests alone. We arent children and no one is trying to sneak a peak at your parking lot. Get the wierd control freaks out of there.

@LeandraB80F1A6 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #40

The Campground was very beautiful and calm with clean restrooms and showers. Only a few minutes walk to the amazing Springs. Very clear, not too warm not too cool water, nice to swim or snorkel.

@RosemaryWDDB11 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #20

The picnic table had ants all over it could not get rid of them. Complain about it and they came out though water on the table and put ants pellets but it didn't do any good we also had them on and in our tent I had to sleep in my truck. No one has gotten back with me on this problem

@gisellec5ECE2F · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #4

Love the place!!!

@DiegoC4E14A78D · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #16

Excellent experience in this park!! Staff is super nice ! And the spring is gorgeous!!!! The campground is very well maintained and super clean !

@AntonisHE19AEC · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #17

Beautiful area and the campgrounds were fantastic.The vehicle registration is frustrating but its understandable with it being the Summer. Everyone at the spring(employee) are all so helpful and friendly. I've been many times but have never camped.Can't wait to go back!

@KennethB453248 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #53

The weekend was a very good time. The park was clean. The only thing I did not like was the bathrooms where closed.

@StacyeS35E33F3 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #48

It was a good trip, a lot of rain though and this site does flood if it pours ! Other than that it was nice. Yellow flies are pretty active may-july so prepare for that during those months. The staff here are amazing. We went kayaking and saw alligators, and otters. At our campsite we saw racoons, cats and a fox . We really enjoyed it. Water is pretty cold but you get use to it. Definitely float out and check out the spring where it comes up it's beautiful.I want to camp here again in the fall months for sure.

@IsabelleHD23EB · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #59

Our site was huge! It was a 15 minute walk to the spring head and a 30 second walk to the bathrooms (don't make the same mistake we did and walk to the wrong bathroom). You could occasionally hear road noise when an obnoxiously loud vehicle drove by but it was nothing to keep you awake at night. Our site held 2 small tents with plenty of room and was fairly private. I will definitely be back.

@SarahH5794479 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #19

All of the campsites are surrounded by trees and foliage so you get a very private feel. The fire ring at the campsite is spectacular. The spring is cool and beautiful. The day use area is nice and has lots of picinic tables, grills, and shaded areas. The bathhouses were clean and had plenty of room in them. Overall we loved our stay and enjoyed kayaking, snorkling, and floating. Will definitely camp here again. The staff is friendly and helpful.

@JoanneS5736173 · Camped on May 29, 2024 at Campsite #6

The Alexander Springs swimming area is beautiful. I was camping there on 3 weekdays following Memorial Day. I only had two issues: first, the signs say "campers are not permitted to park in the day use parking lot; walk to the springs from your campsite." Well, I am not technically "disabled," but I am 72 years old and do not have the energy or mobility to walk that far. There should be some provision for people like me to park near the swimming area.Second, the steps to the swimming area ought to have one more bottom step, because it is really difficult to climb out of the springs onto the first step. Either that, or have a strong person stationed there to give a person a hand up!I appreciated the wagon/trolleys provided to transport a kayak down the boardwalk to the put-in area. (Yes, I am 72 but still kayaking.) I have to say, pushing the trolley back up the hill is hard for one person alone. Again, where is that sturdy helper to give a person a hand? :)My only other issue was that in Loop 1, while I was the ONLY camper for the first 2 days, later on that second day, a large family of adults and children arrived to a nearby campsite and they made loud noise until after midnight, in spite of the fact that quiet hours start at 10 pm. There was no park ranger or phone number to call with a human answering. I did not deem it prudent to walk over here and ask them to be quieter, since I was a woman camping alone and I thought they might be drunk or gun-toters; you never know.Aside from all that, it is a perfectly lovely park and the campsites were great--lots of privacy and trees, clean restrooms (although there was no marking on the "women's" room; I worked it out by process of elimination.)I would definitely camp and swim there again. Thank you.

@EDG1400693 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #31

We had a wonderful stay and a great time!This was our 2nd visit, we came the same time last year to celebrate my son's birthday. We rented 4 campsites in LoopB for 2 nights and a pavilion in the day use area for 1 day. The campsites and facilities are clean and well maintained. It's nice that the walking path to the spring has been repaved.We had an issue with another adult visitor whom snatched a mask off my 6year old sons face, as well as taking his tube. I removed him from the situation and another person in my party told staff what happened. I went to find someone to speak to and encountered Jenna who was already in process to locate and diffuse. Her and a few other members were swift to get to the bottom of what happened. I couldn't be more thankful for how quickly and professionally everyone responded. They had the individual removed from the park which made our entire party feel incredibly grateful that safety was a top priority. They also brought him ice cream later in the day, and that treat turned everything around.THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!We will definitely visit again.

@KhanhHA2F0FD6B · Camped on May 9, 2024 at Campsite #23

Pros: I liked how convenient our site was to the restroom and spring. The spring was nice to enjoy on a hot summer day. Cons: The downside we had was a rowdy group of about 12 people that stayed near our campsite. I learned that quiet times rules are usually not heavily implemented at campsites. Because who would have the time to patrol around all night? There wasnt much we could have done besides asking those folks to keep their volume down. Even then they were talking LOUDLY until 1-2 AM, and then woke us up at 5 AM as well. Really dampened the peaceful nature camping experience here.

@PharathMCFEEB0 · Camped on Apr 25, 2024 at Campsite #21

didn't stay here long enough to explore but the lady at the front gate was so kind and nice. also ran into a guy that works at the kayak rental area, so nice and helpful too. park is clean and well maintained.

@RickK622B2932F · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #24

We loved it.

@JuneD7A892A89B · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #50

We loved this state park! Make sure you rent a canoe or kayak to explore the river. We saw so much wildlife.

@JoseN4E767EB7A · Camped on Mar 28, 2024 at Campsite #32

Experiencia muy grata reas muy limpias darle las gracias al manager Kyle que tuve un pequeo inconveniente cuando hice el booking y el me ayud increblemente bien

@PattyWB4B2D0B5 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #40

Loop C site 40 tent camping. Restrooms could use a little maintenance. Overall great experience, 3 night stay. Paddling (brought our own boards) and snorkeling.

@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #18

This area has developed so nicely over the years. We last visited about 20 years ago. The facilities are still in good condition but the camping loops have been greatly improved w the paving of the sites. The springs and spring run are still perfect. The staff were very friendly and courteous

@CharlesA729ADE · Camped on Mar 25, 2024 at Campsite #49

Class A motor home width marginal but carefully negotiated, HEIGHT serious problem at several locations (loop C, day use areas).Day use past experience was excellent location to connect toad out of way DON NOT attempt now!

@williamT449040 · Camped on Mar 23, 2024 at Campsite #14

Clean, Quiet, beautiful.

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