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Alexander Springs

With force so strong the water appears to boil over a large area of the spring, Alexander Springs pumps out 76 million gallons of water daily. Located in the Ocala National Forest, the spring has the greatest flow of any natural spring on government land. Flowing into the 7-mile Alexander Creek and surrounded by unspoiled wilderness, the area will delight those interested in a wide variety of recreation. With crystal clear water and a wide sand beach, swimming is a favorite activity. Diving in the spring is so popular that local scuba instructors use it for new diver certification. Alexander Creek offers a wonderful opportunity to paddle a true wilderness canoe trail, and the spring is circled by a nature trail that winds through subtropical forest.

Directions: Take I-4 East to Exit 32, SR-423. Turn left onto SR-423 and travel 6-4/10 miles to N. Orange Blossom Trail. Turn left onto N. Orange Blossom Trail and travel 7-3/10 miles to E. Main Street. Take a slight left onto E. Main Street and travel 1-2/10 miles. E. Main Street becomes W. Orange Blossom Trail. Continue traveling on W. Orange Blossom Trail 16-6/10 miles (W. Orange Blossom Trail becomes US-441) Take the SR-19 North ramp and travel 15-7/10 miles to County Road 445. Turn onto Rt. 445 and travel 5-1/10 miles to campground entrance.