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 (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.
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
Sarah S
VerifiedMarch 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: HKUP
Nice, large sites. Gorgeous springs. The pizza place across the street is WONDERFUL.
Alisha H
VerifiedMarch 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: HKUP
We had a great time camping. The RV sites were nice. Boat ramp could use some improvements. Host was nice and informative.
Terri E
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HKUP
Great campgrounds. Clean, spacious, bathrooms are super clean and people are friendly. We love camping here. Been camping here for the last 8 years.
Jessica B
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: TENT
Reasonably priced.
Pretty area.
1 hiking trail of 1.3 miles at the park.
Unfortunately no running water at the site, even though the booking showed it did.
Campsites are close to each other and we unfortunately were right beside people up late partying and vulgarity every other word.
Susan S
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: HKUP
Everyone was very nice. The place is clean and well kept
Frieda D
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: HKUP
Sites nicely spaced. Well maintained. Friendly staff.
Bridgemohan S
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: HKUP
We camp for my son 16th birthday our 3rd time there camping there,as aways amazing park, well keep clean and amazing staff and very friendly atmosphere. 10 out 10 for me.
Lisa S
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: HKUP
Nice place to camp!
David M
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: HKUP
Great campground with full hookups. Beautiful spring. The only negative is the terrible roads in the primitive area.
Shelly T
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: TENT
Salt Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful park and the grounds are well kept. I like the peaceful feel and the gated setup. However, for the price, the primitive campground feels a bit high. The showers were clean, but they have beach-style rinse heads with extremely strong pressure that actually hurts, and the water wasn't hot at all. That was really disappointing. Also, the pedestrian gate button didn't work early in the morning before the gate opened, which caused an issue when trying to walk out.
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.
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
