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Alexander Springs
Ocala National
Forest
County Road 445
Near Altoona, FL
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The campground is located in a subtropical forest
dominated by pine, oak and Sable Palms. A large spring is found there which
flows at 80 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. There are four loops;
public phone is at Loop B. There is also an amphitheater and limited groceries
at the beach.
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Salt
Springs
Ocala National
Forest
State Route 19
Near Salt Springs, FL
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The campground was previously private and purchased
by the Forest Service in the early 1970's. Except for dedicated tent sites,
campground is situated in cleared oak and pine woods. The tent sites, on the
other hand, are located under heavy oak-tree canopy. Since the maximum stay
permitted is six months and there are full hook-ups, "Snowbirds"
frequent the campground. The campground is within walking distance of Salt
Springs Run, which, in about 5 miles, discharges into Lake George. Unlike many
National Forest campgrounds, the sites are close together with little ground
vegetation screening. There is a small shopping center across the street from
the campground entrance. It contains a post office, mini-market, laundromat,
restaurant, Forest Visitor Center, etc.
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Juniper
Springs
Ocala National
Forest
State Route 40
Near Salt Springs, FL
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The campground is situated in a subtropical forest.
Longleaf pines and Sable palms provide a thick canopy over much of the
campground. The subtropical scenery found at Juniper Springs is not found in any
other National Forest in the United States. The combined daily water flow from
the Juniper and Fern Hammock Springs is about 13 million gallons. The water
temperature is a constant 72 degrees. There are limited groceries at concession
stand near the swimming pool. Public phone is also located at the concession
stand.
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