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
Leif L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: HKUP
Enjoyed the springs and time with freinds
Jeff N
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: HKUP
Very clean and quiet park. Would have preferred a little more cover/ privacy but was pleasant experience.
Michael B
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HKUP
Excellent campground owned by US Forest Service but ran by a 3rd party vendor. It’s a very good campground and the staff were friendly. You have access to the springs for swimming. The only downside is the vendor charges more than is necessary and has wired parking rules at the springs area. Also some restoration project has created an eyesore in the springs area area that is done poorly.
Randall O
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: HKUP
William S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: HKUP
The camp grounds are great. Kayaking not so much.
Anthony T
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HKUP
Very clean well kept camping area and they use area. Staff was very friendly. Great experience highly recommend.
Mark C
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HKUP
The campgrounds are well kept and maintained. Everyone was nice and pleasant. We stayed during the week so it was quiet. My wife and I just hang at the site or go for walks with our dog. Had a great time there and we will be back soon.
KEN U
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP
very clean
Carolyn C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: HKUP
This was my fourth time staying at Salt Springs and plan on returning soon. Easy RV set-up, staff on premises, clean facilities, easy to access Springs
Christi S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: HKUP
Great spaces out campground. Very clean, well maintained and friendly staff. This was a hidden gem and we will definitely return.
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 |
