Available sites
144 total sitesAbout Salt Springs Recreation Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Evelyn B
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: HKUP
The sites are kept clean & each site has space between each. The staff is excellent & friendly
Thomas W
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HKUP
Well maintained park. Sites are fairly large and laid out such that you do not feel like you are looking into your neighbors RV. Services in the area are limited but adequate with fuel, groceries and propane fill nearby.
Tara F
VerifiedApril 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HKUP
We really enjoyed camping here! It was a beautiful stay!!
Stephen E
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HKUP
We were in the camper section. There are large trees and spacious campsites, but the area is free of undergrowth so the sites are clearly visible to one another. While you won’t be secluded, there’s plenty of space so you can choose to interact with your neighbors, or not. The parking area of each site is paved and level. The bathhouse is very clean. I wasn’t crazy about the shower design (low volume, high pressure), but they’re workable. Most of the RVs while we were there were very large, so most people didn’t use the bathhouse.
The Bear Swamp Trail adjacent to the campground is a very nice loop, part through woods and part a boardwalk through a swampy area. You’ll reach the swamp more quickly if you walk the loop clockwise. (If you walk counterclockwise, you’ll start to wonder why “swamp” is part of the name.)
The Salt Spring swimming area is a wide, fairly shallow basin of cool, very clear spring water, only mildly salty. Lots of picnic tables under big, beautiful trees. It is popular with the locals and was hopping with families when we were there on Saturday. Much quieter on Monday.
Silver Springs State Park, about half an hour away, is touristy but fun. We enjoyed the half-hour glass bottom boat tour, and really, really enjoyed renting a tandem kayak and paddling/floating down the Silver River. It is five miles from the park to the takeout, and the shuttle back to the park is included in the rental. You can spend 2 to 5 hours on the river. The water is crystal clear and beautifully blue. We missed seeing the manatee with her calf that we heard about from others, but saw alligators, birds, and turtles. The wild monkeys, descended from escapees from a Tarzan movie shoot decades ago, weren’t in evidence on our trip, but apparently often are.
Lynn F
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: HKUP
Had fun all of the hosts and staff were very welcoming and kind.
While we have an RV and everything was perfect to go to the boat launch you had a go through the tent area. It looks like that area needs a little TLC.
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!
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.
Jodi B
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: HKUP
Great experience
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