Alexander Springs Wilderness

Alexander Springs Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Florida and was designated in 1984 by the United States Congress. The wilderness has a total of 7,941 acres (32 km2) and is within Ocala National Forest, which is the oldest National Forest east of the Mississippi River. Alexander Springs is home to a variety of wildlife including otters, alligators, and turtles. The wilderness also contains the only 1st magnitude spring in all the U.S. National Forests and Parks.[1] Alexander Springs Park is open 24 hours a day for camping and many other outdoor activities. [2]

Alexander Springs Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
Alexander Springs, April 2018
LocationLake County, Florida, United States
Nearest cityDeLeon Springs
Coordinates29°04′16″N 81°28′13″W
Area7,941 acres (32.14 km2)
Established1984 (1984)
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service

References

  1. Schmidt, Walter; DEP (October 12, 2004). "Springs of Florida" (PDF). Florida Geological Survey Bulletin 66: 192. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  2. "Alexander Springs Wilderness". USDA.

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