Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Only 27 first-magnitude springs exist in Florida, and Alexander Springs is by far one of the easiest to enjoy. A broad and naturally gently sloped spring pool is a constant 72°F and extraordinarily clear. Ripples play across the sand bottom as small fish dart about. Surrounded by a floodplain forest of maples, sweetgum and cabbage palms, this recreation area feels almost tropical.

Alexander Springs is among 27 first-magnitude springs in Florida, and is by far one of the easiest for visitors to enjoy. The water is a constant 72 degrees and extraordinarily clear with a sandy bottom.
The area is subtropical, surrounded by a floodplain forest of maples, sweet gum and cabbage palms. Alligators, turtles, deer, raccoons, black bear and numerous birds make their home in the national forest.

Amenities include:
Accessible picnic area and boardwalk portion of nature trail
Bathhouse with hot showers for swimmers
Drinking water
Interpretive site - Timucuan Trail through River Hammock
Parking
Picnic tables - shaded picnic area on a sloping hill down to the spring
Tent camping - nicely shaded sites
Toilets
Trailer camping - 67 sites