Off a challenging dirt road requiring high-clearance vehicles, 52 Landing sits along a creek within Ocala National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this small site with just five or six primitive campsites. Campers should expect a 20-30 minute drive on rough terrain to reach the area.
The campground provides basic amenities including cell service and allows alcohol, but lacks restrooms, showers, and hookups. Past visitors report maintenance issues with leftover trash from previous campers, and stray animals frequent the area. The creek access offers the main draw for this remote spot, though campers need self-sufficient setups and sturdy vehicles to make the journey worthwhile.
Description
The primary access point to Alexander Creek, 52 Landing (also the site of the Bluff Landing primitive camping area) is the take-out for a downstream paddle of Alexander Run or can be used as a launch point for a paddle upstream. It is bordered by the wild and wet Alexander Springs Wilderness, which you can explore with a paddle downstream. Primitive camping is permitted on a bluff above the boat ramp.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & Directions52 Landing is located in Florida near Paisley
Directions
From Alexander Springs Recreation Area, drive north on CR 445 towards Astor. Turn right onto FR 18, an unimproved road, after you cross over Alexander Creek. Follow the road for nearly 2 miles to a turnoff on the right as FR 18 makes a sharp right off the main road. Continue another 2 miles or so down to the landing. FR 18 marks the western boundary of the Alexander Springs Wilderness.
Coordinates
29.04657386 N
81.50690867 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/15/26
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/13/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/15/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 43 min from Deltona, FL
- 1 hr 4 min from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 6 min from Orlando, FL
- 1 hr 7 min from Ocala, FL
