Alexander Springs Wilderness
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IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
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| Location | Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | DeLeon Springs |
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| Area | 7,941 acres (32.14 km2) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
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]
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External links
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- Alexander Springs Wilderness - official site at Ocala National Forest
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