Salt Springs Recreation Area

Aerial view of the swimming area and main vent of Salt Springs

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160Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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. 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. Nearby Attractions Salt Springs is very close to Lake George, a great fishing destination.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 160

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
HKUP	001	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	002	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	003	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	004	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	005	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	006	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	007	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	008	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	009-management	management	40 ft	50
HKUP	010	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	011	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	012	rv electric	40 ft	50	yes
HKUP	013	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	014	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	015	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	016	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	017	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	018	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	019	rv electric	40 ft	50	yes
HKUP	020	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	021	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	022	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	023	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	024	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	025	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	026	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	027	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	028	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	029	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	030	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	031- management	management	40 ft	50
HKUP	032	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	033	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	034	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	035	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	036	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	037	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	038	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	039	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	040 - management	management	40 ft	50
HKUP	041	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	042	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	043	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	044 - management	management	40 ft	50
HKUP	045	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	046	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	047	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	048	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	049	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	050	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	051	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	052	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	053	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	054	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	055	rv electric	40 ft	50	yes
HKUP	056	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	057	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	058	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	059	rv electric	40 ft	50
HKUP	060	rv electric	40 ft	50

SHOWING 60 OF 160 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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