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
Dianne L
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful campground with space between campsites.
Robert D
VerifiedDecember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: HKUP
Park was ok. Nice employees at the gate. Didn't appreciate the leaf blower at 9 AM on a Friday morning. Filled up quick on the weekend. Not a lot of space between lots. Spring was nice to visit off season but I imagine it is crazy tight during summer. Only a pizza place in the town. Long drive to next town.
lynn k
VerifiedDecember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful setting, lovely spring. Well kept grounds.
Frederick P
VerifiedDecember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: HKUP
Very well maintained and appointed. The sewer hookup is impressive with stainless well underneath to keep the area clean. We have deffinately scheduled to go back!
Jim L
VerifiedDecember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: HKUP
This campground is a gem! The sites are placed that allow maximum privacy. The grounds and bath houses are kept in top condition. The individuals that greet you as you enter are super friendly. The location makes it very easy to travel to kayaking, restaurants, and the beach. I highly recommend Salt Springs Recreation Area for your central Florida stay.
Edward M
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful Campground. We had a really nice time.
Nolan H
VerifiedDecember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: HKUP
This is one of our favorite campsites in Florida. We camp here twice a year for a week at a time. Sites and access roads are paved with asphalt. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful. Check-in is swiftly completed. Easy walk to Salt Spring, clear water and great to swim in, constant 74-degree water temperature. Hiking trails are nearby in the Ocala National Forrest. Shopping and restaurants are nearby. Sites are shaded and not on top of each other.
Donald D
VerifiedDecember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: HKUP
We used site 49 with our 33' Class A and toad. Rear of pad is about 2" higher than front so leveling was needed but easy enough to do. Very clean fhp site and some shade. Good cell signal with ATT and T-Mobile.
Valerie F
VerifiedDecember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: HKUP
Noisy. Campground filled with smoky fires. Spot lights set up at night for volleyball play. People walking through my campsite to reach the restroom non stop. I was not comfortable sitting outside. The road to the boat launch was horrendous. No close trails to hike. Disappointed finding that in national forest.
Elmer B
VerifiedDecember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 137, Loop: TENT
The place is great is beautiful nice accomdations but try to Dont deal with the people in charge they jobs is to f)$&&& your vacation no matter what they look the way
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
