Summary
No reservations or permits are required, and camping is free. There are no amenities: no toilets (you must pack out waste), no potable water, no fire rings, and no picnic tables. RV access is extremely limited with no hookups. Expect a rustic, secluded experience in a dense, subtropical forest near crystal-clear springs and the scenic Juniper Run. Popular for paddling and wildlife viewing; nearby Juniper Springs Recreation Area has trails and facilities. Best visited October–April for cooler weather and fewer bugs.
Nearby Campgrounds
Juniper Springs Run Take Out
Juniper Springs Run Put In
Hopkins Prairie Campground
Hopkins Prairie
Buck Lake Group Camp
Shanty Pond Recreation Area
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
St. Johns River At Astor
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5810cfs |
Ocklawaha R At Moss Bluff
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23cfs |
Ocklawaha River At Eureka
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597cfs |
Ocklawaha River Nr Conner
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553cfs |
Ocklawaha River Nr Ocala
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17cfs |
Haw Creek Ab Russells Landing Nr St Johns Park Fl
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84cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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HASTINGS 4NE
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ST. AUGUSTINE 3.4 SW
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Northeast 306th Court Marion County
Segment B--Bridge On Sh 19 To Confluence With Lake George
Segment A--Mouth Of Spring On Ocala Nf (At Juniper Springs Wilderness) To Bridge On Sh 19 (At Wilderness Boundary)
Wilderness Billies Bay
Alexander Springs Recreational Area
Ronda Lane Park
Lake George State Forest
Wildcat Lake
North Grasshopper Lake
Lake George
South Grasshopper Lake
Grasshopper Lake