Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest Camping
in April

Booking Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest in April

Reservations for Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest open 6 months in advance on recreation.gov at 10 a.m. Eastern — so for a April trip, the booking window opens in October. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set an alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens on recreation.gov.

What to Expect in April

April is a popular camping month at Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest — expect typical seasonal demand and weather for the region.

Park Highlights

• ✓64 standard nonelectric camping sites on Recreation.gov
• ✓Official text: four loops near the swimming and picnic area
• ✓No hookups; restrooms have flush toilets and showers
• ✓Official page: first-magnitude spring, constant 72-degree water
• ✓Official recreation: swimming, snorkeling, and scuba (certified divers) in the spring

Tips

• →Reserve on Recreation.gov (facility 234032)
• →Official contact listed on the facility page: (352) 669-3522
• →No hookups — this is a nonelectric campground
• →Official page: this is the only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted (certified divers)