Contact Information DefaultДў6701 EAST HWY 40 SILVER SPRINGS FL 34488 Phone NumberДЇor campground inquiries, please call: 35 Rental Options Interpretive programs are available during summer months. Private canoes can be used, or canoes can be rented from the concessionaire.Д«ack on land, campers can spend a day in the woods on a segment of the statewide Florida Trail, or walk a shorter nature trail within the facility. The 7-mile journey down Juniper Run offers a unique perspective on the Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Canoeing is also extremely popular year-round. Visitors love swimming in a warm natural pool found in the day use area. These opportunities are available nearby. The Ocala National Forest is also notable for its extensive off-road trail system catering to both ATV enthusiasts and Jeeps, as well as being a traditional destination for deer hunters from around Central Florida. Lake George and its many activities are just a short drive away. Hundreds of bubbling springs emerge from crevices in the earth beneath a dense canopy of palms and oaks - an oasis within the heart of the desert-like Big Scrub ecosystem for which the national forest is known.ДЄbundant wildlife inhabitant the area, including alligators, turtles, deer, black bear, turkey, raccoons and numerous species of birds, as well as uncommon species like the albino gray squirrel, river otters and American eels. The natural springs are at the heart of this recreation area. Leaving burning or smoldering fires when exiting campsite. These items must be in bear boxes or fully shut vehicles Visit to learn more.ДЄs per Forestry Department regulations, fines will result from the following infractions: Moving firewood is illegal in some states.

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No disposable items allowed on the canoe run (i.e., food wrappers, styrofoam coolers, cans, bottles, etc.) Only re-usable containers are allowed.

Children weighing less than 40 lbs are not allowed in rental canoes.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the day-use area.

No dogs allowed in day-use area, boardwalk and canoe run.

Bears and raccoons frequent the area all food must be kept in approved containers.

No off-road vehicles allowed within the campground.

Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.

Maximum 2 vehicles per site extra vehicles must park in overflow/overnight parking area and will be charged $5 per vehicle, per nightД®ach campsite can hold a MAXIMUM of 2 tents and 5 campers.Camp sites must be occupied first night of reservation.if arriving after hours, campers with reservations only, must call ahead at 35 prior to 6 p.m. Campground gate is closed and locked from 8 p.m.All boardwalk trails are currently closed.The store/concessions are currently closed for renovation.The historic Mill House is currently closed for restoration.Restaurants, shopping and gas are just 10 miles from campground. Other amenities include hot showers, flush toilets and dump station.ДЄ convenience store with camping supplies, beach supplies, food, drinks and ice cream is nearby. All sites are shaded and equipped with a picnic table, grill, campfire ring, lantern post and space for tents.

Campsites are arranged into three loops near the creek and springs. The facility is divided into a day use area and campground. This campground was named one of Reserve America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds in the United States. The surrounding recreation area has plenty of activities to entertain visitors, including swimming, picnicking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, birding and wildlife viewing. The location offers deeply shaded sites within walking distance of some of Florida's most beautiful natural springs. Juniper Springs Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest.

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