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Average nightly rates144 total sites
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94 sites
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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 (702)
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
Valgene R
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HKUP
Great sites, clean restrooms, friendly staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeffrey R
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: TENT
Camp sites were well equipped with picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, bbq grill, and bear proof box for storage. Restroom facilities were very clean with clean showers and a room to wash dishes. Huge picnic area for day trips to swim in the spring. Lots of trails nearby for hiking in the Ocala National Forest.
Elise R
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HKUP
Very clean park with good size sites.
Fran H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HKUP
Easy registration, super paved site, and immaculate bathrooms.
Melanie G
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: HKUP
Love this campground! However, the bathroom by our site (62) needs some work. The shower heads are just nozzles with one stream of water. It was very cold and the ceiling fans were also going right over the showers. The campground itself is very clean, with lots of space between sites. However, it is expensive, and I know that is due to the full hookup at each site. Our site 62 is missing part of the sewer hookup so it was just basically sitting in the pipe, like when you're at a dump station.Not a big deal as we kept the blackwater closed so we weren't bombarded with foul odor, but hope they fix it. And, the showers!
Patricio D
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: HKUP
We love this campground. Full hookups and very clean and friendly staff.
Henry N
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HKUP
Very nice place to stay. The staff are nice also
Rosanne N
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: HKUP
"I found the camping area to be very clean and well-maintained. Although there wasn't much privacy from my RV neighbors, everyone was respectful and followed the park rules. The Springs were beautiful and I highly recommend visiting the park during the summer season. All of the sites were about the same size, paved, and the RV area roads were also paved." Several camp hosts in the park.
kelli w
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: TENT
Salt Springs has got to have the cleanest bathrooms for any park that I have ever stayed at. There is a lot to do at the park between swimming and fishing and hiking. Overall salt Springs is one of my favorite places to stay.
Richard S
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: HKUP
More expensive than most NF campgrounds, and quite a bit more crowded. But still a nice place with lots to do right around the park or the local area
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.
Elevation: 9 feet
2246 mi drive to downtown Ft. Mc Coy (about 33 hr 4 min)
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: September 4, 2026
