Imagine yourself surrounded by the most vibrant hues of green, swimming in crystal blue water, with only the sounds of nature around you. You can reset and relax in just such an environment at the Juniper Springs Recreation Center, where you can camp for cheap near Orlando in a lush palm tree forest for $22. View this post on Instagram Pic 1: trynna look cute on this rock Pic 2: fuck it #geminiseason #roadtrip #springs A post shared by WAYV ✈️✈️ (@vrock_13) on Jun 11, 2018 at 9:15am PDT In the heart of Ocala National Forest, shaded from the sun by lofty palm trees, you can camp within walking distance of some of Florida’s most beautiful springs. A true return to nature, there is no electricity in the park, but there are proper toilets, bathhouses, and drinking water. View this post on Instagram Bright blue and 72! Florida’s springs stay cool - around 72°F - all year long. Who’s ready to jump in this weekend? #LoveFL . 📍: Juniper Springs Recreation Area 📷: @findingoursomeday A post shared by VISITFLORIDA (@visitflorida) on Jul 26, 2019 at 9:30am PDT While you’re there, you can also rent canoes, and an on-site concessionaire sells charcoal, firewood, and ice. About 10 miles away is Forest Corners, featuring a grocery store, hardware store, produce stand, and banks with ATMs, so civilization isn’t too far away if you have need of it. The campground and trails were constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are one of the oldest parks in Florida. Unlike any other found in the US, this preserve is made up of hundreds of bubbling springs, some tiny and some massive, gushing out of the crevices of the earth. View this post on Instagram Just a "swangin". #puraflorida #liveit #loveit #lovefl #florida #love #floridastyle @ck_outside TAG: @puraflorida #puraflorida to SHARE: A post shared by puraflorida ® (@puraflorida) on Feb 24, 2018 at 5:29pm PST Creating a true oasis, beneath a dense canopy of palms and oaks, you can float along the river or soak in natural spring water. Hike the many wind trails, or snorkel as deep as you dare. While day use is just $5, you can camp overnight for $22, or even buy a year pass if you fall in love with the place. We’re just about positive you will. You can also camp at this remote Florida island for cheap, and wade through a lagoon to get to this hidden Florida beach. Juniper Springs Recreation Center Price: $22 per night When: Open year-round Address: 26701 FL-40, Silver Springs, FL Why You Need To Go: Camp beneath this beatiful palm forest and swim in crystal clear springs! Website
