• Second-magnitude spring with designated swimming and snorkeling area

• Historic mill house with interpretive signage

• On-site kayak and canoe rentals with shuttle service for Juniper Run

• Shaded campground with tent and RV sites (no hookups)

• Picnic areas with tables and pedestal grills

• Access to hiking trails and the Florida National Scenic Trail

• Restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers

• Dump station and potable water spigots

• Bear-proof food storage lockers at campsites

• Educational displays featuring eelgrass tanks and interpretive signage

• Accessible facilities including parking and restrooms

Campsites at Juniper Springs can be reserved in advance and tend to fill quickly, especially on weekends and holidays.

• Check-in is at 2:00 PM; check-out is at 11:00 AM
  Early arrivals must pay the day-use fee; late check-outs may be charged or required to pay for extended access.

• Gate hours vary by season
  The entrance gate closes at 8:00 PM (March–October) and 6:00 PM (November–February). Campers arriving after hours must check in the next morning to avoid a no-show charge.

• Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
  Generators are not allowed during this time.

• Campsites are limited to 2 tents, 2 vehicles (including RVs), and 5 people.
  Extra vehicles will incur an additional nightly fee.

• Pets are allowed in the campground only
  Pets must be leashed and attended at all times. They are not permitted in the day-use area or on Juniper Run.

• Food storage regulations are strictly enforced
  Bears and raccoons are active in the area; food must be kept in approved containers.

Juniper Springs Recreation Area requires a per-person admission fee for day use access, collected on-site at the gate.

Day Use Admission:

• $14.50 per person (plus tax)

• Children 5 and under: Free

• Annual Day Use Pass: $80 (plus tax), available for purchase on-site

Paddlecraft Rentals:

• Single kayak: $65

• Double kayak or canoe: $75

• Optional shuttle service: $15 per vessel

Additional Information:

• Entry is first-come, first-served until the area reaches capacity

• Pets are not permitted in the day-use area, restrooms, boardwalk, or on the canoe run

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

• Juniper Run is not for beginners—this is a remote wilderness paddle, and mechanical tools are not permitted