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
John A
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: HKUP
Great campground.
Frank B
VerifiedApril 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: HKUP
Clean campground and our phone reception was ok
Debbie O
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HKUP
What a wonderful hidden gem. The camp sights were nice and spacious and laid out nicely. We did hear rumors of the park closing, I hope that isn't the case we would love to come back!
Jodi B
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: HKUP
Great experience
Steve S
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HKUP
Great camping area! They have large sites and the whole park is very clean and well kept. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
James M
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: HKUP
Great Campground & Facilities, Unhelpful Check In Staff. We found this to be a surprisingly beautiful place. The spring was fabulous with well-maintained grounds and easy access. The campground was beautiful, well maintained with clean restrooms. We stayed four nights during the week and upon arrival asked if we could move to a different campsite with more sun and less shade. We were told no without any explanation why. There was a sign on the counter that stated, "No Changing Sites". We arrived on a Monday and were leaving on Friday and the campground was approximately 50% occupied. There are also several first come, first served sites so I inquired about one of those sites and was told I could move but would forfeit my entire fee for the original site. This was very disappointing. We've travelled full time for about six months and have always encountered friendly staff willing to accommodate requests, when possible, but not here. In spite of this we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We kayaked in the spring run and swam in the spring. We hope the campground contractor will change their approach to accommodating guests.
Deede I
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP
Love the size of the camping areas. Very peaceful. You must go to Odd Todd’s and eat taco’s. And Tammy’s cup of sunshine has the best smoothies.
Bruce K
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful Park, we loved our stay there just wished we could have stayed longer than 14 days. Also wished we could have gotten a bigger lot, lot #34 was just to small for our 38ft motorhome. There were several lots available that were much larger. 1st come 1st serve lots are much larger than the rest! Really liked having full hookup as well, that is a major plus!
Yoel C
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: HKUP
Excelente atención, muy tranquilo, staff muy amables , inmejorable.
Nancy S
VerifiedApril 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: HKUP
So relaxing and love the springs. We had a great time snorkeling
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
