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
Teresa M
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: HKUP
Absolutely love this campground it is one of my favorite campgrounds in Florida
Judith A
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: HKUP
Wonderful campground with a beautiful natural clear spring on the grounds. We enjoyed walking on the property as much as possible. The staff was so helpful, appreciate all of them. Bathrooms were always clean. We would definitely stay there again. It was quiet and campers were pleasant. Campsites were situated to give the feeling of lots of room. A number of hiking trails in the area and other natural springs to swim in.
Dan C
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: HKUP
The campground is great and swimming in the Spring was also great.
Samuel B
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: HKUP
Good get away in the middle of the forest. Large sites, full hookups and great staff.
JEFF C
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: TENT
Beautiful campground and well managed. Washrooms were cleaned showers were nice with lots of water pressure. Firewood could have been better but it burned ok
Judy F
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HKUP
Park is always clean, sites are a bit short for larger rigs...fifth wheel, 34 ft, really a tight squeeze to fit truck on site without getting on the grass. Oh, there seems to always be a host that can be rude if you do something wrong.
Thomas R
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: HKUP
Spacious sites. Great spring for swimming and snorkeling.
Shawna T
VerifiedMarch 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: TENT
Great campsite. Close to the kayak put in. Clean facilities. Aside for it being a bit pricey, I have no complaints. Thank you.
Lynn T
VerifiedMarch 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: HKUP
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John B
VerifiedMarch 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: HKUP
This is the best place we’re ever camped! It was very quiet and peaceful. The sites are large and clean. Features are paved sites, full hookups, large powder-coated mesh picnic table, pole for hanging things, standing charcoal grill and fire ring. The impressive black waste connection was in a recessed stainless steel sink with a threaded connection and a secondary drain for rainwater. Of course swimming in the springs was a wonderful experience. But the best feature is the friendly staff and many camp hosts that work constantly to keep everything clean and tidy!
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