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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 17 attractions in Ocala
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Traveler Description: More than 14,000 acres in Ocala National Forest, this area is diverse with prairies, pine flatwoods, marshes and a subtropical jungle.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Backpacking, Hiking

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“Juniper Springs”
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4 of 5 stars
ExplorerAP 60 contributions
Ocala, FL
Nov 18, 2003
7/10 found this review helpful

Juniper Springs is a favorite picnic spot, although there are campsites available for longer stays. The Mill House has a display about the area, and a giant water wheel! The springs are a refreshing 72 degrees year round, and the swimming area is near the picnic grounds, with benches around the edges also. There is a nice changing area/restroom, and... more

“Walk Through the Wilderness”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Sebring, FL
Sep 7, 2003
10/10 found this review helpful

In late August I hiked through the Juniper Prairie wilderness. I parked my car overnight at Silver Glen Springs for $10, then walked west on the new Yearling Trail until it met up with the Florida Trail, then hiked south on the Florida Trail all the way to Juniper Springs. I spent the night about two hours' walk from Juniper... more

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