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About Salt Springs Recreation Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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River Access
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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
Barbara L
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HKUP
We loved snorkeling in the springs!
Babs R
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HKUP
Staff are so nice. 1st time & had so much fun.
Moira Z
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: HKUP
The campground is well maintained and great value for the fee. The springs area is lovely and a great place to relax. The campsites have a good amount of space between each one and the beautiful trees throughout the campground provide a good amount of shade. The bath house was clean and fairly up to date. I wish there was more than one trail to explore there.
Deb M
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: TENT
The manatee are out early in the morning in February - thanks to the person at the gate for letting me in on that tip! Weekdays you pretty much have the place to yourself, but come Friday night and it's packed. I was happy to be leaving Saturday morning.
Lisa S
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: HKUP
We camped at Salt Springs for the 3rd time in 4 years in February 2024. This is one of the nicest, natural and fully equipped campgrounds we’ve stayed at. Breathtaking spring, excellent walking trails and wide, spacious RV sites make it such an enjoyable experience. We will visit again soon!
Dan K
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: HKUP
Very nice camp sites , clean restrooms.
David K
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HKUP
Salt Spring was excellent. Very nice sites. Bathhouse was very well kept. In February needs a heater. The spring was well kept. Wish there were some bike trails. Overall one of the nicest campground I have been at this year.
Sue B
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: HKUP
We loved camping at Salt springs! The sites are clean and level. The staff was helpful and nice.We enjoy having full hookups, it’s welcoming for dogs and good for biking. We had pretty good cell service and no WiFi so good week to unplug. Loved having firewood delivered to our site for our nightly campfire too. Also perfect for paddle boarding on the river and swimming in the springs with a couple manatee. Overall an excellent place for us.
Robert B
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: HKUP
Nice campground, quiet even on the weekends and very professional and friendly staff. Might want clean shower exhaust fans…very buggy.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: HKUP
The campground is neat ,, clean and the sites a roomy. The area where there is swimming available was not crowded when we were there . We had read that there was no cell service but were able to get one bar which provided what we needed. It is a distance to larger grocery stores and such. There was a post office, laundry mate, hair salons and family restaurant across the street,.
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
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