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X23 · UMATILLA, FL

Alexander Springs Recreation Area — Tent Camping

Tent camping with spring recreation in the Ocala National Forest; campground showers and flush toilets are listed.

Camping

Website checked Nov 5, 2026 · UMATILLA MUNI

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Hours / check-in: Camp check-in 2 pm; checkout 11 am. Gate closes earlier in winter than summer; confirm the exact date-specific schedule.

Call 352-669-3522 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Off-airport destination. Arrange ground transportation and a dependable return; no documented airport walking route or included shuttle established.

Aircraft parking

Call to confirm

Call the FBO or airport for transient parking, fees and where to shut down.

Getting to the entrance

Call to confirm

The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Published source

Umatilla airport lists three courtesy cars, but overnight use is not confirmed. Arrange an approved overnight rental/vehicle and return before reserving a camping trip.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05

Overnight aircraft arrangements

Published source

Airport lists tiedowns/hangar space. Arrange aircraft overnight parking and re-entry directly; campground booking does not grant airport camping permission.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05

Reservations & arrival times

Published source

Tent camping is explicitly permitted and reservable through Recreation.gov. Address: 49525 County Road 445, Altoona. Confirm gate hours and late-arrival procedure.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05

Facilities

Published source

Showers and flush toilets listed; no site hookups. Follow bear-country food-storage rules. Boardwalk is reported closed due to damage; do not plan on that route.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Nearby camping · Off airport

Season & restrictions: Seasonal gate schedules are published, but campground operating season is not fully resolved. Confirm availability, current restrictions and closures for your dates.

Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.

Camping rules & arrangements ↗

Airport & FBO contacts

FBO
City of Umatilla — Umatilla Municipal Airport · 352-669-2290Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-05City-linked current airport site: 352-669-2290, Monday–Saturday 8 am–4 pm; City Hall 352-669-3125; 24-hour self-service 100LL, three courtesy cars, tiedowns/hangars. Older directory and AOPA hours differ. No overnight courtesy-car permission established.
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Sources & research notes
  • Confirm aircraft parking, destination availability and return transportation. No airport walk eligibility is claimed.
  • Confirm campground operating season and current availability; seasonal gate schedules alone do not establish year-round opening.
  • Confirm overnight car use, aircraft parking and current boardwalk/forest closure notices.
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