Alexander Springs Wilderness
The 7,941-acre Alexander Springs Wilderness is one of four designated Wildernesses in the Ocala National Forest of central Florida. To the north and southeast, it borders the Lake Woodruff Wilderness. Like the others, the Alexander Springs Wilderness, established in 1984, is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The Wilderness is named for Alexander Springs Creek, which meanders through its swampy heart toward a confluence with the St. Johns River. (The eponymous first-magnitude springs that give rise to the creek actually lie several miles away on the edge of the Billies Bay Wilderness.) The St. Johns defines the northern and eastern boundaries of the Wilderness.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Florida |
| Size | 7,327 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 29.07° N, 81.48° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 12) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
None of the 5 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 viewing Wildlife. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- under 1 miAlexander Springs Wilderness ↗Viewing Wildlife
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Fire nearby
- WildfirePine Lakes
10 mi from the center point · 119 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 5.7 miKilkoff House ↗Deland, FL
- 5.9 miStetson, John B., House ↗DeLand, FL
- 6.2 miDeLand Memorial Hospital, Old ↗DeLand, FL
- 6.5 miBarberville Central High School ↗Barberville, FL
- 6.7 miStrawn Historic Sawmill District ↗DeLeon Springs, FL
- 6.7 miStrawn Historic Citrus Packing House District ↗DeLeon Springs, FL
- 6.8 miDeLeon Springs Colored School ↗DeLeon Springs, FL
- 6.8 miStrawn Historic Agricultural District ↗DeLeon Springs, FL
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Alexander Springs Wilderness?
7,327 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Alexander Springs Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Alexander Springs Wilderness in?
Florida.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Alexander Springs Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Alexander Springs Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Alexander Springs Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 29.068° N, 81.479° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Alexander Springs Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Pine Lakes at 10 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there historic places near Alexander Springs Wilderness?
The National Register has 25 listings within 15 miles, including Kilkoff House and Stetson, John B., House.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.