Public campground in SILVER SPRINGS, FL

JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA

26701 EAST HWY 40, SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34488
About 22 miles northeast of Lady Lake, FL

RV site details

RV sites79
RV lengthUp to 45 ft
Dump stationYes, reported by Recreation.gov RIDB
Elevation43 ft
  • Dump station
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage. Call (352) 625-3147 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA

JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA is a public campground in SILVER SPRINGS, FL. It has 79 campsites. 77 sites can be reserved. 2 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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. This campground was named one of Reserve America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds in the United States.

Visitors love swimming in a 72-degree, natural pool found in the day use area. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it is more developed with a pool-like look.

Paddling Juniper Run is also extremely popular year-round. Juniper Run is recognized as one of the top 25 canoe runs in America by ReserveAmerica.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, N/A, Paved, and Pull-Through

Location

26701 EAST HWY 40, SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34488
About 22 miles northeast of Lady Lake, FL
Elevation 43 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA in a setting associated with beach or coast, creek, desert, and forest. For trip planning, the source identifies Boating, Hiking, Swimming, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this SILVER SPRINGS campground.

  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing