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About Salt Springs Recreation Area
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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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 (734)
What Guests Are Saying
Salt Springs Recreation Area is praised for its clean, well-maintained facilities, spacious campsites, and friendly staff, making it a great destination for camping and enjoying nature. Many visitors appreciated the beautiful springs and the peaceful atmosphere, with amenities such as clean bathrooms and dog-friendly areas adding to the experience. However, some guests noted inconveniences regarding access to the springs and rising fees, as well as issues with management and staff interactions.
What Guests Are Saying
Salt Springs Recreation Area is praised for its clean, well-maintained facilities, spacious campsites, and friendly staff, making it a great destination for camping and enjoying nature. Many visitors appreciated the beautiful springs and the peaceful atmosphere, with amenities such as clean bathrooms and dog-friendly areas adding to the experience. However, some guests noted inconveniences regarding access to the springs and rising fees, as well as issues with management and staff interactions.
Review Summary
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.
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
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!
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.
Mark F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: HKUP
Campgrounds ,springs and staff are fantastic! I am a snorkeler and enjoy snorkeling the freshwater springs in The Ocala National Forest ,which are all within a half hour driver of this recreational area. A few state parks with springs are also near by. We enjoy this place very much.
Ronald L
VerifiedJune 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: TENT
Too many deer flys. Tore up my wife and infant son
Lora H
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HKUP
Love Salt Springs so much. The campgounds are the best of Florida in my opinion. The springs are so inviting. And the people who work there are always friendly and helpful. Hope to be back even more as we retire.
Amy Momberg B
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: HKUP
We enjoyed our stay. We had a ice shady spot, it was quiet and well maintained.
Gary V
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HKUP
Very nice full hookup campground with all paved sites. The spring is great for swimming. The diner ‘Square Meal’ has awesome food and service. Close to Silver Springs for kayaking and the Florida Trail for hiking.
Location & Directions for Salt Springs Recreation Area
13851 Hwy 19 N, Ft. Mc Coy, FL 32134 United States
Elevation: 9 ft
Getting There
Salt Springs is located 35 mi east of Ocala (I-75), 60 mi west of Daytona Beach (I-95) and 95 mi north of Orlando, Florida.
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From I-75 to Ocala: Drive east on State Route 40 for about 12 mi, then turn north on County Road 314 and proce...
Salt Springs is located 35 mi east of Ocala (I-75), 60 mi west of Daytona Beach (I-95) and 95 mi north of Orlando, Florida.
From I-75 to Ocala: Drive east on State Route 40 for about 12 mi, then turn north on County Road 314 and proceed for 18 mi. Turn north on State Highway 19 and drive for about 0.5 mi to the recreation area entrance on the right.
From I-95 east of Ormond Beach: Take SR 40 west about 40 mi to Highway 19. Turn north on Highway 19 and go about 16 mi to Salt Springs. Continue 0.5 mi to the recreation entrance on the right.
Highway access
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.
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: October 19, 2026
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