About Salt Springs Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 144
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (589)
What Guests Are Saying
Salt Springs Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground with spacious sites and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful natural surroundings, and the convenience of being close to the swimming area and fishing spots. While some experienced noise from fellow campers, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Salt Springs Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground with spacious sites and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful natural surroundings, and the convenience of being close to the swimming area and fishing spots. While some experienced noise from fellow campers, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Howard P
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: HKUP
amazing to see so much beauty in nature.
Spring beds were full of fish.
next day schools were leaving one after another…
beautiful!
robert h
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HKUP
My spot was #8 I made a reservation but didn't specify a spot. I was disappointed that my spot was adjacent to Hiway 19 so traffic noise spoiled the experience. The shower house nearest me was under some sort of repair. During the three days I was there, and for many days prior to my arrival according to an adjacent camper, no workers were seen doing anything. I was able to make the walk over to the operating shower house. Someone older or more disabled would surely have found it inconvenient at the least.
mike d
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: HKUP
Freezing cold showers. Water temp is hot but not steaming hot. The bathroom is not heated and colder than the outside. Zero privacy and very spotty Internet. However, the Spring is neat, clean bathrooms and the employees are very nice.
Will pass on next time.
Nancy M
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HKUP
The only negative I have about this park is the lack of heat in the showers. Granted, most of the time heat is not needed, but when it's 40 degrees...
The springs were gorgeous, and the rest of the park was too.
william I
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HKUP
A beautiful campground with plenty of room between the campsites. Some hiking and paddling a canoe or kayak. Spotted many birds and manatees.
Annabelle L
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: TENT
We went kayaking and absolutely loved being out on the water. We saw manatees, gators, tons of turtles, and birds. The water is crystal clear and beautiful.
Mark C
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: HKUP
Big sites and full hookups! Very clean and maintained. Has a nice spring to cool off in and a nice boat ramp for your small boat or canoe.
Mitchell S
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HKUP
Great place
S R C
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: HKUP
Absolutely no concern for the comfort of their campers. The bathhouse is absolutely unusable in cold weather. Not only is it not heated, but the top sections are screen and large fans come on when you enter. The temps were as low as the 20s and 30s for several weeks. Not once did the staff turn off the large fans so campers could take showers. We will never be back.
Lynne F
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: HKUP
Peaceful, beautiful quiet!
Location Salt Springs Recreation Area
Address:
13851 Hwy 19 N
Ft. Mc Coy, FL, 32134
United States
Salt Springs is located 35 miles east of Ocala (I-75), 60 miles west of Daytona Beach (I-95) and 95 miles north of Orlando, Florida.
From I-75 to Ocala: Drive east on State Route 40 for about 12 miles, then turn north on County Road 314 and proceed for 18 miles. Turn north on State Highway 19 and drive for about 0.5 mile to the recreation area entrance on the right.
From I-95 east of Ormond Beach: Take SR 40 west about 40 miles to Highway 19. Turn north on Highway 19 and go about 16 miles to Salt Springs. Continue 0.5 miles to the recreation entrance on the right.
Salt Springs Recreation Area is accessible from I-75 via State Route 40, which is approximately 12 miles to the east. I-95 can also be accessed via State Route 40, which connects to Highway 19.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.3569 / -81.7319
Elevation: 9 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Two vehicles are included in the site fee. However, only 1 vehicle is allowed to park on the site spur unless it completely fits on the asphalt/parking pad. The other vehicle must park in overflow parking. Boats are considered a vehicle and will count towards one of your vehicles if you bring one. An extra vehicle charge will be applied towards boats and vheicles over the allowed 2.
- Vehicles, trailers, campers, motorcycles, etc. must be parked on paved surfaces. Do not park on the grass.
- Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.
- Stays are only allowed for 14 days in any 30 day period.
- Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.
- Pets are not allowed into the Day Use area Forest Order #08-05-05-02-13-0207; 36 CFR261.58(s)
- Personal golf carts are not allowed in the Ocala National Forest; if you bring one, it must remain on its trailer
- Maximum 2 vehicles allowed per site; a fee will be charged for extra vehicles
- There is no cell phone coverage or internet service at Salt Springs
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Discount passes must be entered at the time of booking for single sites only, all request for refunds will need to be requested online, no onsite refunds will be given.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
