About Salt Springs Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 144
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (567)
Review Summary
Tammy M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful and well-groomed camping area.
Patricia W
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HKUP
Although the weather wasn't the best we still enjoyed this beautiful campground. Loved that roads and site was paved and an extra plus that it had sewer hookup! Bathrooms were spotless as well. Added perk was the small grocery and a Dollar General just outside the gate and even restaurant/pizza.
David R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: HKUP
The camp sites are large and very well maintained. The springs are refreshing. Great place to bike and hike.
Robert M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: HKUP
The campsite was excellent. It was level, easy to get the trailer setup. Restrooms were good also. The staff was helpful.
David A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HKUP
great clean park! as usual we enjoyed our stay 100% And the "new"mamangemnt was superb!!
Linda R
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: HKUP
Great staff and spacious sites. The full hookups were the nicest I’ve ever seen complete with stainless steel catch basin! This campground is somewhat remote so plan on meals at the campsite. There is a grocery store about a mile away.
Suzanne G
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: HKUP
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Nerdy P
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: HKUP
El campground muy limpio y tranquilo y el spring muy bonito me encanto y claro que volvere
Peter S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP
Great campground and staff
Tommy D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP
Salt Springs what can I say a beautiful park very well maintained The people there are great We go there about three times a year The springs are beautiful I'm an old man and I can get into the water and walk and enjoy myself The place is very clean Then get in and out of our camp spot What can I say it's a gold mine it's a beautiful place Thank you keep up the good work guys
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.3569 / -81.7319
Elevation: 9 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Vehicles, trailers, campers, motorcycles, etc. must be parked on paved surfaces. Do not park on the grass. |
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Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours. |
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Stays are only allowed for 14 days in any 30 day period. |
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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. |
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Pets are not allowed into the Day Use area Forest Order #08-05-05-02-13-0207; 36 CFR261.58(s) |
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Personal golf carts are not allowed in the Ocala National Forest; if you bring one, it must remain on its trailer |
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Maximum 2 vehicles allowed per site; a fee will be charged for extra vehicles |
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There is no cell phone coverage or internet service at Salt Springs |
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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. |
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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. |
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Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest |
