Juniper Springs Rec Area

Overview

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

352-625-3147

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Juniper Springs Rec Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Florida National Scenic Trail - Central RegionHike · 513.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from camp

  The Florida Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States, created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. Wikipedia

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• Bear Swamp TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 12.0 mi from campShow on map
• Military Trail LoopHike · 3.4 mi long · 18.0 mi from campShow on map
• River TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 18.9 mi from campShow on map
• Swamp TrailHike · 1.8 mi long · 19.3 mi from campShow on map
• Sinkhole TrailHike · 1.9 mi long · 19.6 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Mountain biking

• Cross Florida Greenway Santos Trails SystemBike ride · 77.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 23.3 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Ocala Mountain Bike Association Inc.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.