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Located in the Ocala National Forest, Juniper Springs has long been known as one of the best recreation areas in the eastern United States. With a flow of about 20 million gallons of water daily, the spring boils up through white sand that creates the illusion of clouds in the water. The seven mile canoe trail formed by this spring and its neighbor, Fern Hammock Springs, offers a wild and scenic trip for the canoeist. Abundant wildlife can be seen along the canoe trail, including river otters, deer and wading birds. A section of the Florida Trail passes near the campgrounds, and a ¾ mile nature trail offers a leisurely stroll past numerous small springs.

Directions: From Orlando, take I-4 East to Exit 54, SR-472. Turn west onto SR-472 2-5/10 miles to US-17 North. Travel 17-6/10 miles on US-17 to FL-40. Turn left on FL-40 and travel 19-1/10 miles to the campground entrance.