Ocala/Alexander Springs

Joshua Andrade

Its a pretty place. You need a reservation to enter thru the park entrance. Pretty costly considering the multiple fees. The swimming area is shallow, about 2 to 3 feet and only gets deeper near the spring itself. The land space is appropriate to the number of parking spots. There is also camping, the spots are really nice and big but there was no power, at least not that I could see. Overall this was a nice day trip.

Alla Kozyrenko

Mixed impressions remained after visiting this place. First of all, I’d like to note that the link in the app where we purchased the vehicle reservation for directions was incorrect and took us to the middle of a field. It’s better to manually enter “Alexander Springs” into the navigator. It took us 48 minutes to get from the wrong location to the correct one. Another unpleasant surprise was that, in addition to the $22 vehicle reservation fee, we also had to pay $14 per person for entry. On the plus side — the area is great for picnics and barbecues, and the spring water has a beautiful turquoise color. I’d also like to highlight the work of the lifeguard, who spotted an alligator, warned people, and asked them to move closer to shore to give the alligator space to swim past.

Rosie

Absolutely loved swimming at Alexander Springs. The water is crystal clear and great to snorkel around the spring head. Got to see fish, turtles, and an otter. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Nita Patidar

Nice picnic area with benches and grills. They have pavilions for rent. During summer weekends and holidays they offer one day parking passes. So check that and plan accordingly. You need to pay per person at the gate. Swimming was fun. Need to mention clean restroom, shower and changing rooms. Great time with family and friends.

Ricci Diaz

A Perfect Family Day at Alexander Springs! We had an absolutely wonderful family day at Alexander Springs today! We arrived bright and early at 7:30 AM and were the first ones there, which was fantastic. This place is truly beautiful, tranquil, and incredibly pleasant. While the water is quite cool, it's so refreshing and fun to swim in! The atmosphere is very family-friendly, and we appreciated the amenities like showers, restrooms, picnic tables, and seating. One of the best parts was how un-crowded it was – practically empty! The weather was also perfect for a day outdoors. We did have an exciting moment when we first arrived: we spotted an alligator swimming in the designated swim area! It hung around for a bit, but once it moved on and it was safe, we happily got in the water. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant, and everything was kept spotlessly clean. We can't recommend Alexander Springs enough for a peaceful and enjoyable family outing!