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Salt Springs Recreation Area

Entry to Salt Springs Recreation Area and Campground
View of water from walkway, two guests viewing blue crabs
Entry to swim area
Welcome to Salt Springs - Entry

Featured amenities

General Store
River Access
Showers

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 miles 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.

Number of accommodations: 144

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
River Access
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
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

144 Sites Available

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

Review Summary

4.5
589 reviews
5
71.3%
420
4
16.8%
99
3
5.3%
31
2
3.1%
18
1
3.6%
21

Sandra S

Verified

March 11, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP

5

Salt Springs Recreational Area Campgrounds are one of the best campgrounds we have ever stayed at. The sites are large and pretty level with a mixture of shade and sun . The springs are beautiful. The restrooms and showers are cleaned many times per day and the showers have warm/hot water and great water pressure. All of the staff that we have encountered have been very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back next year.

Patricia F

Verified

March 10, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: HKUP

5

These were the cleanest restrooms and showers I have ever seen a Recreations.gov camp site!

Russell K

Verified

March 10, 2023 Stayed at: 054, Loop: HKUP

4

Salt Springs is a well-run and outstanding example of Florida freshwater spring and is surrounded by an attractive wall, walking path and oak shaded picnic area.
While the campground bathrooms receive frequent and excellent cleaning attention, the buildings themselves are in need of maintenance such as exterior painting and water fixture updates.

Charles R

Verified

March 10, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: HKUP

5

wonderful campground

Larry H

Verified

March 9, 2023 Stayed at: 058, Loop: HKUP

4

beautiful park with all the amenities at your site.

Michael J

March 9, 2023

4

Nice clean place

KEVIN C

Verified

March 8, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: HKUP

1

Noisy. Cramped. Your concessionnaire sites are no good.

Dana & Sean G

Verified

March 8, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: HKUP

5

This is a first class RV camping spot. Clean large campsites, clean restrooms, nice helpful employees. Parking pads are small for full size RV and
1 car (can not park in the grass) which is weeds. Other than that, great place

frank h

Verified

March 8, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: HKUP

5

Love this park! This made our third time there & we will be coming back again. We loved the addition of sewer hookup at the site. Also liked the improvements of the roads & the cleanliness. Wish the concession stand/gift shop next to the springs would be open. It didn't even have any hours of operation listed. It never has been for us. Also liked that the steps to the springs were cleaned off!

Location Salt Springs Recreation Area

Address:
13851 Hwy 19 N
Ft. Mc Coy, FL, 32134
United States

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.

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

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