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Everything you need to know about camping at Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest. Updated for 2026.
Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest is a federal campground booked on recreation.gov, where the current nightly fee is shown at checkout. It has Standard nonelectric sites.
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest has 64 total sites. 64 Standard nonelectric sites in the Alexander Springs loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Official text: loops are an easy walk from the swimming area. For Tents: Standard nonelectric sites with space for tents per the official facilities list. For RVs: Level parking pads for RVs; official text says no hookups.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Official page: this is the only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted (certified divers)
Year-round for the 72-degree spring; weekends fill first on Recreation.gov.
Camp.land watches Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest on recreation.gov around the clock and emails you the moment a cancellation opens up. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Ocala National Forest doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Standard nonelectric camping options.
Yes. Standard nonelectric (Alexander Springs): max 64 sites, No hookups · flush toilets and showers. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Set an alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens on recreation.gov. We watch it around the clock.