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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Timothy M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: HKUP
Salt Springs has a new vendor running the Springs. The good news is that the campground experience is just as good if not better than previous years. The bathrooms have had some refurbishing. Landscaping at the Springs while p4obably needed will crowd sunbathers together on busy days. The grounds are cleaned and looked after more frequently. The concrete teps, which are the only entrance into the Springs itself are still slippery with algae, but attention to keeping them clean and clear of debris is improved. (Of course, westerly blowing winds will bring fresh batches of leaves and twigs into the Springs area as it did on our last day of the 5-night stay. Can"t be helped until the wind direction changes.)
Jon S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: TENT
It was good to see some improvements at the site. The road was finally graded and additional water spigots were added.
I also like that the tent sites can now be reserved.
I don't like that access to the water in the Fishing Area has been blocked with a fence. If this is permanent some fishing docks or something need to be constructed.
Laura K
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: HKUP
Always a fun place to camp. The sites are paved, level and have great hook-ups. The park is fairly well maintained. The spring is fun for snorkeling and swimming. And, in September mid-week, it is not very crowded. The new plantings surrounding the spring are great for butterfly watching. The restrooms are a bit tired and could use a good deep cleaning. Park staff is friendly and helpful.
Ronald D
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: HKUP
Not crowded, had a shady site. The staff were friendly especially Gabby the person that checked us in. The current contract owners have upgraded the place in numerous ways. All new picnic tables, spotless bathrooms, and the maintenance area was cleaned up too.
sheryl t
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful campgrounds, clean bathroom/showers. The springs were great. Lots of picnic tables and green spaces to use. Staff was very friendly. Will definitely be back
Kim w
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 153, Loop: TENT
Beautiful little spring deep in the Ocala Forest. The camp ground is small but perfectly maintained with everything one would need/expect. The sites are very open to each other so there is not much privacy but it’s so cute and clean that it doesn’t matter!
Evelyn B
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: HKUP
Previous company that maintained park kept it up better. Area around depression that runs thru campground needed weeding. The staff didn’t check through day & early evening. Rarely saw anyone. Plus a staff member who cleaned restrooms had her radio on golf cart blasting. Totally unnecessary. This company could do alot better.
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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