Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group, Inc.

 

 

Paddle Often, Paddle Safely  

Juniper Creek, aka, Juniper Run
Juniper Creek (Juniper Springs Recreation Area.)
Map It!! - Juniper Springs
N 29 11' 03", W 81 42' 50" (45 minutes)

 
  • Take SR 40 East approximately 27 miles out of Ocala. (As a reference you will go 11 miles past the traffic signal at SR 40 and CR 314A.)
  • The entrance will be on the left (north) side of the road - sign on south side of road. 
  • Fee area.
  • Once past Gatehouse, look for road and signs to the left
  • There is a long boardwalk where wheels (yours or the carts there) are extremely beneficial!
Juniper Creek (SR 19 - Juniper Wayside)
Map It!! - Juniper Wayside
N 29 12' 45.9", W 81 39' 19.5" (60 minutes)
 
  • Take S 40 east for 32 miles. 
  • Turn north (left) onto SR 19. 
  • Stay on SR 19 for 3.4 miles, Juniper Wayside is on right (east) just before the bridge.  Limited parking here.