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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
Rebecca J
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: HKUP
Doug and Dawn were fantastic hosts. It's quite unfair though, for campers, who pay premium site fees, to not be able to use the day use parking at the springs. It's crazy to pay for the site and have to walk to the amenities that are some distance away. There needs to be a campers only parking lot or a tram service offered.
Keith B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HKUP
Great place to go camping with your family. I little suggestion is, not to go during a holiday. It gets packed to capacity. Other than that we love it there.
Joey S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: TENT
This was my second time camping at Salt Springs. We came in late (the gate code was provided via email), set up camp and checked in the following day with no issues. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire weekend. The campsite has a charcoal grill, fire pit, and bear proof food bin. The spring is within walking distance from the tent camping side and was not very crowded. The bathroom facilities were typical for any campground I've been to in the past. There are working showers, toilets, and sinks. There is a local grocery store nearby with comparable prices to any other grocery store. Overall, I would camp here again and have recommended it to others.
Pat D
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: HKUP
Sites have Sun or shade. You pick. The sites are very spacious with plenty of grass. Springs are so refreshing on a hot day. Look forward to a return visit.
Michael F
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: HKUP
Love camping here
Ann Marie M
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: HKUP
We camp here every year at this time and have a great time. This year there are more dog stations, the bathrooms and surrounding areas are impeccably clean, and there are friendly helpful people running the campground. We had a great time! The springs are beautiful!
Carlos F
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: HKUP
Great time with family and Friends
Robert P
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: HKUP
The springs were great! A bit of a walk from the campground and couldn’t drive because the springs were full so closed.
Campground was great.
Jessa M
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: HKUP
We had such an amazing trip! The camp ground was clean with paved sites. We would ride our scooters down to the spring as it is a little bit of a walk but we will definitely be back to camp there again! The staff is incredible and there is the cutest pizza restaurant right outside the park.
John T
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: HKUP
Had another great time camping at Salt Springs Recreation Area. I love the Campground,. It’s nice and open with just the right amount of trees no heavy growth and bushes less insects. Love the all the paved roads paved Park areas. The springs is just great nice and relaxing put the float in. Have a good day. I’ll be back again.
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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