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
Inalee D
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: HKUP
The biggest thing to know is if you camp over the weekend, campers are not allowed to park at the springs. And believe me, they’ll know, you can’t . Park police are everywhere, at the springs, the campsites… with so many places struggling with being understaffed… that’s NOT a problem at this campground. It’s quite a long walk from campsites to springs. Someone can drop you off, but of course then that someone either stays back to pick up later and that person makes the walk back to the camping side. Throughout the weekend they want those parking spots open for day users. They’ve already got the campers money, they want all the day users they can fit in that parking lot. When I complained about this I was told it was a curtesy to campers that we were able to go into the springs free and not pay day user fee each day. That they were actually 2 separate parks and if they chose to could make us pay spring entry too. Other than private campgrounds, this was the most expensive we’ve camped at.
Elaine M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: HKUP
We really enjoyed our camping trip to Salt Springs and truly hope they can find another vendor to take over the park or it closes in December 2024. Swimming in the spring was wonderful! The only negatives were not being able to get cold water in the showers…one temperature…hot and we experienced two temporary “brown-outs” with the electric. Otherwise, it was great and we really hope to be able to camp here again.
Patricia S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HKUP
Five stars for the campground. It was excellent and the full hookups were a definite plus. The sites were spacious with a few trees and well maintained.
Three stars for the springs. Felt like just a big swimming pool surrounded by concrete.
Pizza place across the street was great.
Tom M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HKUP
springs
Steven A
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: HKUP
We had a great time, water was beautiful!
We rode our bikes everywhere
David C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: HKUP
This was a great place to snorkel around with the kids, or just float on a tube. The full-hookup campsites were pretty open. Many spots have shade, but not all. The facilities were clean. I had been here years ago, and this is the first time camping at Salt Springs. It was relaxing and enjoyable.
James G
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: HKUP
Doubled the cost for camping since COVID and no upkeep of the grounds.
The wood stairs to enter the spring are rotted and blocked off from use. What about Handicap access?
We stayed from June 29th to July 7th. The grass wasn't cut when we arrived. I have a small dog, and it was difficult for him to walk through the tall grass to do his business and then to have to pick it up was also difficult.
The bathrooms were not kept clean. The first night, there was a toilet backed up and dirty shower stalls.
I have been camping here for the past 40 years and I will NEVER camp here again!
Catherine C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP
Camp site was good, price was high been coming here every year with another 5-8 campers in our group were now looking for another campground. Can’t drive down to the springs and park. Many of us are old and have problems walking down to the springs
Mary N
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HKUP
The campground was clean. Staff polite and helpful Very relaxing. Loved the springs. Will be back
Karen D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: HKUP
Great facilities, perfect spots with full hookups, the spring is beautiful to swim in. Had a great time here.
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
