Entry to Salt Springs Recreation Area and Campground
Aerial view of the swimming area and main vent of Salt Springs
Welcome to Salt Springs - Entry
View of water from walkway, two guests viewing blue crabs
View of water

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Available sites

144 total sites

About Salt Springs Recreation Area

Salt Springs Recreation Area is one the recreational jewels of the Ocala National Forest, with a spectacular natural mineral spring that gives the area its name. Plenty of outdoor activities keep campers and day-use visitors busy, including swimming in the springs, fishing, snorkeling, hiking and boating. Salt Springs is located between the St. Johns and Ocklawaha Rivers, 35 mi east of Ocala, Florida. The national forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River, and protects the world's largest, contiguous sand pine scrub forest.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

144 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 002, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 003, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 004, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 005, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 006, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 007, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 008, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 010, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 011, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 012, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 013, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 014, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 015, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 016, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 017, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 018, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 019, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 020, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 021, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 022, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 023, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 024, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 025, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 026, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 027, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 028, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 029, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 030, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 032, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 034, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 035, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 047, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 050, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 052, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 053, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 054, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 055, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 056, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 057, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 059, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 060, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 061, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 065, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 066, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 067, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 068, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 069, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 070, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 073, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 074, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 075, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 076, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 077, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 078, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 079, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 083, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 084, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 086, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 088, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 089, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 090, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 091, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 092, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 093, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 094, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 095, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 096, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 097, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 098, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 099, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 102, Loop: HKUP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 112, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 113, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 114, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 115, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 116, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 117, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 118, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 119, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 120, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 121, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 122, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 123, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 124, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 125, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 126, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 127, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 128, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 129, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 130, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 131, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 132, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 133, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 134, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 135, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 136, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 137, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 138, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 139, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 140, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 141, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 142, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 143, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 144, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 145, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 146, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 147, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 148, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 149, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 150, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 151, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 152, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 153, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 154, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 155, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 156, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 157, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 158, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 159, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 160, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 163, Loop: TENT Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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.

Review Summary

4.5
734 reviews
5
72.3%
531
4
16.3%
120
3
5.4%
40
2
2.6%
19
1
3.3%
24

Larry C

Verified

April 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: HKUP

5

Fantastic two weeks at another great park. Spacious full hook up site. Wonderful trails in the park and nearby. Would definitely stay here again.

Sonia V

Verified

April 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: TENT

5

We had a wonderful time. We will be back soon. The springs were beautiful and so refreshing!

Truman W

Verified

April 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HKUP

5

This is the second time I’ve been here and it won’t be the last. This is a nice place to stay. It’s well kept and clean.

Charlotte S

Verified

April 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HKUP

5

Always very clean. Love the springs.

Owen C

Verified

April 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: HKUP

5

Sites were a little more crowded than I’d like, and the jets flying to the bombing range were extremely loud. Other than that, fabulous campground. Enjoyed FULL hookups. Staff were friendly and helpful. Springs were beautiful.

Mark F

Verified

April 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: HKUP

5

This recreation area is first class ,friendly staff ,beautiful grounds ,great sites ,clean bathhouses and the spring is great! The location is great , we love to snorkel ,so it is close to the other springs in the ONF and Florida State parks also.
Love the basketball hoops and they have add cornhole games also, Please keep both ! A pickleball court would be fantastic, just a suggestion.
Really like S.S. Pizza!

Bonita P

Verified

April 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: HKUP

5

Love the park, kayaking was great as well as the swimming. Our site was clean as usual.

Caroline W

Verified

April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: TENT

3

The tent sites are very close together and not private at all, plus the road that the tent sites are on is heavily eroded and uneven, I don't mind a dirt road and I can understand potholes etc. but this is a great way to tear up your car if you don't have a lot of clearance. The campground is also right across the road from some kind of restaurant or dive bar that on the second night of my stay had a live band playing from around 8pm until nearly midnight. Unless you are a very heavy sleeper it would not have been possible to sleep with this going on, that's how loud it was. I get that the campground can't control something like this but because of this alone I doubt I would ever stay here again. Additionally, I found elements of the swimming area to be rather unpleasant. Yes, it is gorgeous and there is a lot of room both in and out of the water so you're not right on top of everyone else, but boats are allowed to pull right up to the swimming area, so people will park their boats right where the spring is roped off and blast incredibly loud music all day long. While I get that people ruining the peace and ambiance of a space like this by forcing their music on everyone else is not exactly uncommon, it was just incredibly unpleasant and irritating when trying to relax and enjoy the spring.

Richard A

Verified

April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: HKUP

5

Wonderful, well maintained park with friendly and helpful staff.

Denise M

Verified

April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: HKUP

2

Staff needs to learn how to approach customers nicely about rules. Never saw any of them smile at anyone. No parking at swim area if you camp there? Ridiculous! Check out changed from 1pm To 11am and then if you want to clean up your site and go to swim before leaving you have to pay? Prices to high already. My family has camped here for generations we had 4 sites. This is our last trip to Salt springs too many nicer parks for a better price.

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...

Nearest town

Ft. Mc Coy, FL - 2246 mi

About over 33 hr (1984 min) to downtown

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.&nbsp;
  • 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
  • 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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