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
Tibor D
VerifiedApril 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: HKUP
The concessionaire has changed, but they were polite and the campground was mostly the same. We have been camping here for years......the bathrooms were not as tidy as usual.....but overall, it is more commercial.
The amenities are beautiful and we will camp there as long as possible.
Michele J
VerifiedApril 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: HKUP
We had a fabulous time. The Rv park had everything we needed. We swam in the springs, hiked and canoed.
The springs are beautiful; cold but beautiful. There were quite a few manatee in the lake.
Gary Z
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: HKUP
Very laid back and enjoyed fellow campers and campfires each night. We are local so we come here because it is very convenient from Ocala. Plan on visiting Ormond Beach next time we camp here. Very clean and quiet (except there is road noise), which drops down our rating.
Mikayla R
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: TENT
Salt Springs was a great place to camp! Although the park was packed there was plenty to do. Bathroom space in the primitive campsites was a little limited due to the large number of campers but the faculty was clean and functioning properly. I would definitely camp here again!
Joseph P
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: HKUP
Campground host do a good job of keeping sites clean. Campsites are well spaced with room for activities between campers. Roadways within the campsites was in good condition and looked recently paved. Loved that there were full hookups at each site. I would recommend this campground to anyone.
Bruce D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: HKUP
Great park. Nice sites. Missing a dog park.
Bruce D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: HKUP
Great park, spacious sites, full hookups. Helpful staff. Needs a dog park. Great restaurants across the street.
Bruce D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: HKUP
Love this park. Nice large sites. Plenty of trees. Could yse a dog park.
keith a
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: HKUP
Salt springs is a well run and organized CG. The staff is right on top of things. They are helpful and efficient. I had a few items delivered to there main office, they texted me each time to let me know about the delivery. The CG is well kept. The only issue is this is a very large CG with lots of people. So if you’re looking for a smaller population CG this isn’t it.
Robert J
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: TENT
Nice family place. Beautiful lake and creek.
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: June 3, 2026
