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
Robert W
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: HKUP
Ken S
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: HKUP
We always enjoy our stay here.
Scott L
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: TENT
I camp at Salt Springs several times a year. It is always clean, the staff are super friendly. One of my favorite quiet spots to go when I need a night or 2 away.
Elaine C
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: HKUP
Had a nice stay other than the weather. Site was fine. Our site had shade, many did not. Sites have no privacy, just trees here and there that provide some shade. We rode bikes, went fishing and shot hoops.
Roger J
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: HKUP
The staff is very friendly and go out of there way to accommodate and help you
Joan A
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: HKUP
Campsites paved, spacious, full hookups. Nice to be able to walk to springs. Lots of dog waste garbage cans thru park when walking dogs. Staff very nice and friendly.
Christopher C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HKUP
Spacious sites, concrete pads, beautiful trees surround you. One of the best campground we’ve seen. Old Florida experience with very limited local shopping ( 20+ minutes to a real grocery store). Will definitely recommend & visit again.
Nancy L
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful springs. But the bath house/bathrooms were NOT heated. They were very uncomfortable during the cold weather. Also, the ceiling fans were blowing. It would make the stay so much nicer if this was addressed.
David T
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: HKUP
Salt Springs is my go to trip for a quick weekend or a week long trip to the forest! The staff is always friendly and helpful. The facility is beautiful and always well maintained. Great places to hike and delicious little local restaurants if you don't feel like cooking.
chastity v
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: HKUP
We were in site 63. 40 ft MH towing. Tough to back in without being in the grass, and many walking through the site to get to the bathhouse. Other than that it was level, all utilities worked.
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
