Salt Springs Recreation Area
SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
Part of National Forests in Florida
Overview
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.
Facilities
Salt Springs is the largest campground in the Ocala National Forest and the only one with full hookups for RVs. The facility offers spacious campsites for RVs and trailers, as well as a designated tent-only area, which is a short walk from the parking area. Sites are nicely shaded and well away from the busy day-use area.The recreation area and campground are located in the community of Salt Springs, which has a gas station, grocery store, several restaurants, bait and tackle shops, a post office, laundromat and visitor center.
Natural Features
The semi-tropical region gives the campground a mixture of pines and palms, with lush greenery and warm temperatures. Within the recreation area, a natural spring rises from cracks deep within the earth. The presence of potassium, magnesium and sodium salts give the waters a slight salinity - hence the name Salt Springs.Recreation
The natural springs, nearby Lake George and many surrounding rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for water recreation. Anglers can try a good fishing spot on Salt Springs Run, downstream of the swimming area, boat ramp and marina. Boat rentals are nearby.For those who wish to explore on land, the facility has basketball courts and a horseshoe pit. Hikers have easy access to the Bear Swamp Trail and a segment of the 1,400-mile Florida National Scenic Trail.
Nearby Attractions
Salt Springs is very close to Lake George, a great fishing destination.Important Notices
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.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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 cars 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.
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Available Activities
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Canoeing - Canoeing
Directions
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. <br /><br /> 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. <br /><br /> 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.
Contact Information
Phone: 352-685-2048
13851 Hwy 19NFt. McCoy, FL 32134 13851 Hwy 19N
Ft. McCoy, FL 32134
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 051, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 118, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 140, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 074, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 086, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 102, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 154, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 163, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 159, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 145, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 112, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 152, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 138, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 143, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 156, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 132, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 126, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 134, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 136, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 149, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 124, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 144, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 090, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 121, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 094, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 157, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 135, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 079, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 120, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 122, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 113, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 127, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 100, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 084, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 129, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 150, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 153, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 080, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 081, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 160, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 133, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 137, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 098, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 148, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 101, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 087, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 123, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 146, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 125, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 158, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 115, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 139, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 151, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 095, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 119, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 099, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 097, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 147, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 128, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 141, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 165, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 142, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 116, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 088, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 155, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 164, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 117, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 131, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 114, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 130, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop HKUP, Type Standard Electric
