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
Robert H
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful park, keep scrupulously clean by staff. Springs are great on a hot day. Our 4th visit, will be back again next year.
Jerry A
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: HKUP
Dry clean, well maintained, courteous staff.
Andrew C
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HKUP
Salt Springs is one of our favorite get away locations due to it being less than 2 hours from our home. The staff is always friendly, the grounds are well kept and the facilities are always clean. The campsites are paved and the hookups are well located on the site.
Randall B
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HKUP
From the moment that we pulled in it was a great experience. The staff was friendly, the campground was practically spotless even in spite of it being the Monday Memorial Day holiday. The sites were nice with full hook ups and the bathhouses were clean. We enjoyed the swimming in the spring and the areas to bike and explore.
Kevin M
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: HKUP
Great, clean
Mark F
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: HKUP
We love Salt Springs camping ,friendly staff ,beautiful ground and clean bath houses! Love the location!
robert m
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: HKUP
well maintained camping sites. fresh paved roads, quiet. fun springs swimming.
Noah L
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: HKUP
We had a great stay at Salt Springs Campground. Can't say enough about the phenomenal staff at the swimming area, though. One particular staff member, Jenna, was absolutely phenomenal. She went above and beyond in making sure all guests were following rules. Keeping alcohol out of the park and keeping the ruckus down! She was professional and courteous. She made sure the entire swimming area was a SAFE place for families, as it should be. Her efforts are greatly appreciated!!!! Other central Florida Springs should take note!!!!
Natalie S
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful campground. Very spacious sites. Bathhouse was clean. Salt Springs were nice but prefer to go during the week. Very busy during the weekend!
Joseph V
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: HKUP
Sites are nicely spaced. Lots of great walking areas but you are limited if you have a dog. They are not allowed outside the campground circle.
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
