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
Dan K
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: HKUP
Very nice camp sites , clean restrooms.
Robert B
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: HKUP
Nice campground, quiet even on the weekends and very professional and friendly staff. Might want clean shower exhaust fans…very buggy.
Sue B
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: HKUP
We loved camping at Salt springs! The sites are clean and level. The staff was helpful and nice.We enjoy having full hookups, it’s welcoming for dogs and good for biking. We had pretty good cell service and no WiFi so good week to unplug. Loved having firewood delivered to our site for our nightly campfire too. Also perfect for paddle boarding on the river and swimming in the springs with a couple manatee. Overall an excellent place for us.
David K
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HKUP
Salt Spring was excellent. Very nice sites. Bathhouse was very well kept. In February needs a heater. The spring was well kept. Wish there were some bike trails. Overall one of the nicest campground I have been at this year.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: HKUP
The campground is neat ,, clean and the sites a roomy. The area where there is swimming available was not crowded when we were there . We had read that there was no cell service but were able to get one bar which provided what we needed. It is a distance to larger grocery stores and such. There was a post office, laundry mate, hair salons and family restaurant across the street,.
Darryl W
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: HKUP
The staff are so polite and friendly. The grounds are very well kept. The sites are spacious and clean. Fire pit was great. Did not use the bathhouse so I can’t comment on them. Good hiking and the Springs are wonderful. We will return.
Tom L
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HKUP
Love the area. The campgrounds are beautifully maintained as well as the restrooms/bathhouse. The springs are an excellent area to relax watching the small crabs and fish.
Max S
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HKUP
great camping. very clean. very organized. clear instructions upon arriving.
Shirley L
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: HKUP
Loved it. Extremely well run by top notch people. Bathrooms were spotless as were the sites.
Very disappointed to learn that they’re being forced to close at the end of the year as it’s one of our favorite campgrounds.
Nancy F
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: HKUP
Nice, well-kept park. Full hookup was a surprise to find in a national forest. It's close to other activities within the Ocala National Forest. We took advantage of paddling the 7 mile Juniper Run which we love. We did our own shuttle. Like that this recreational area has kept plenty of beautiful oaks around the campground. Very quiet at night as well and dark -- we liked that. After all, you are camping in nature!
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
