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
luis d
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: HKUP
The rangers here are the best, very attentive team, also very quiet campground, I snorkel 🤿 on the springs and it was great, great fishing here too
Pam R
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: HKUP
Pretty nice place, but too many rules...with campground hosts continually moving throughout the campground making sure rules are followed. At times we felt like teenagers vs the "mature" adults that we are. My biggest pet peeve was the leave blowers they used EVERY time a site was vacated. To remove a few small leaves on the paved pads after folks left. So noisy and unnecessary.
Dale M
VerifiedMarch 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: HKUP
This is a great park and campground, Company does a great job of maintaining the properties. All staff encounters were excellent.
Lehaman B
VerifiedMarch 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HKUP
We love this Park and Campground. Most sites are very well laid out allowing for space and privacy. The bathrooms and showers are kept very clean. Every one of the Staff we interacted with were exceptional, especially Jessica. We look forward to staying here again!
Lori H
VerifiedMarch 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: HKUP
Great location. Large sites with FHU. The Springs were beautiful and the park staff was very helpful. Just remember… DO Not park on the grass. There is a laundromat across the street as well as a Dollar General very nearby. Ocala is a 30 minute drive. Such a beautiful park! Can’t wait to visit again.
Sandra S
VerifiedMarch 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HKUP
We were on Site #1. Most sites are level and have plenty of room. Campgrounds are kept up very well and the showers are kept exceptionally clean. If we are in the area again we will definitely come back to this campground.
Evelyn B
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: HKUP
The staff was very friendly & the sites were kept very clean. The springs were open & beautiful
SUSAN L
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: HKUP
Salt Springs is beautiful. We plan to stay longer next time.
Hector C
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HKUP
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The campsites and all of the facilities were very clean. We enjoyed our stay here.
Tibor D
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HKUP
Of course the weather is always the key factor in camping. It was a perfect 10. We love the "woodsy" atmosphere and the walking areas. We explored Lake George Trail and The Caravelle Ranch Trail...we walk down to the Salt Springs and also Kayak there. It is our favorite Florida Camping place. We are residents and try to make reservations in advance.
Thank all the folks that keep it so nice and clean.
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: July 11, 2026
