Salt Springs Rec Area, Salt Springs, FL

Salt Springs Rec Area is located in the Lake George Ranger District of the National Forests in Florida (44 min northeast of Ocala, FL) with an elevation of 31 feet. There are a total of 148 campsites. The campground is open all year. 98 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 98 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.62 to $65.05. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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$30 - $65

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 17, 2024 133 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#3	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
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#101	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#102	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#112	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
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#159	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#160	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#163	First-come	Back-In	-	$31

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 29 + 61 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#12	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#18	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#19	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#21	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$65
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#50	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#55	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#65	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#66	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#67	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#68	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#69	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#70	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#72	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#73	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#74	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#75	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#76	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#77	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#78	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
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#100	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#101	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#102	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$65
#112	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#113	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#114	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#115	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#116	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#117	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#118	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#119	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#120	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#121	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#122	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#123	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#124	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#125	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#126	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#127	Available	Back-In	-	$31
#128	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#141	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#142	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#143	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#144	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#145	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#146	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#147	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#148	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#149	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#150	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#151	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#152	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#153	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#154	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#155	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#156	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#157	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#158	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#159	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#160	First-come	Back-In	-	$31
#163	First-come	Back-In	-	$31

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Campsite Reviews (682)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		69%
4 star		19%
3 star		5%
2 star		3%
1 star		2%

@FaithM19D358D8 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #7

Park and campground was amazing. Camp stores were sparse and open limited time frame.

@MikeR7257230 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #56

We really enjoyed our 3 nights at Salt Springs. Every site was paved and there were many that offered full or part shade. Facilities were clean and accommodating.Staff was friendly. We will be back.

@InaleeDF5090AD · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #53

The biggest thing to know is if you camp over the weekend, campers are not allowed to park at the springs. And believe me, theyll know, you cant . Park police are everywhere, at the springs, the campsites with so many places struggling with being understaffed thats NOT a problem at this campground. Its quite a long walk from campsites to springs. Someone can drop you off, but of course then that someone either stays back to pick up later and that person makes the walk back to the camping side. Throughout the weekend they want those parking spots open for day users. Theyve already got the campers money, they want all the day users they can fit in that parking lot. When I complained about this I was told it was a curtesy to campers that we were able to go into the springs free and not pay day user fee each day. That they were actually 2 separate parks and if they chose to could make us pay spring entry too. Other than private campgrounds, this was the most expensive weve camped at.

@ElaineM7337254 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #47

We really enjoyed our camping trip to Salt Springs and truly hope they can find another vendor to take over the park or it closes in December 2024. Swimming in the spring was wonderful! The only negatives were not being able to get cold water in the showersone temperaturehot and we experienced two temporary brown-outs with the electric. Otherwise, it was great and we really hope to be able to camp here again.

@TomM3609852 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #7

springs

@Catherine6A5A4 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #4

Camp site was good, price was high been coming here every year with another 5-8 campers in our group were now looking for another campground. Cant drive down to the springs and park. Many of us are old and have problems walking down to the springs

@PatriciaS93400 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #3

Five stars for the campground. It was excellent and the full hookups were a definite plus. The sites were spacious with a few trees and well maintained.Three stars for the springs. Felt like just a big swimming pool surrounded by concrete.Pizza place across the street was great.

@MaryN2166538 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #5

The campground was clean. Staff polite and helpful Very relaxing. Loved the springs. Will be back

@JamesG6676411 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #20

Doubled the cost for camping since COVID and no upkeep of the grounds.The wood stairs to enter the spring are rotted and blocked off from use. What about Handicap access?We stayed from June 29th to July 7th. The grass wasn't cut when we arrived. I have a small dog, and it was difficult for him to walk through the tall grass to do his business and then to have to pick it up was also difficult.The bathrooms were not kept clean. The first night, there was a toilet backed up and dirty shower stalls.I have been camping here for the past 40 years and I will NEVER camp here again!

@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #39

Great facilities, perfect spots with full hookups, the spring is beautiful to swim in. Had a great time here.

@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #50

This was a great place to snorkel around with the kids, or just float on a tube. The full-hookup campsites were pretty open. Many spots have shade, but not all. The facilities were clean. I had been here years ago, and this is the first time camping at Salt Springs. It was relaxing and enjoyable.

@RonaldL5882019 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #119

Too many deer flys. Tore up my wife and infant son

@LoraHEDD142564 · Camped on May 22, 2024 at Campsite #1

Love Salt Springs so much. The campgounds are the best of Florida in my opinion. The springs are so inviting. And the people who work there are always friendly and helpful. Hope to be back even more as we retire.

@LoraH4B6BF9044 · Camped on May 22, 2024 at Campsite #1

@AmyMombeF852D2 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #62

We enjoyed our stay. We had a ice shady spot, it was quiet and well maintained.

@RobertB6182770 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #30

Everything was great

@MarkF9408903 · Camped on May 7, 2024 at Campsite #41

Campgrounds ,springs and staff are fantastic! I am a snorkeler and enjoy snorkeling the freshwater springs in The Ocala National Forest ,which are all within a half hour driver of this recreational area. A few state parks with springs are also near by. We enjoy this place very much.

@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #134

It was okay, barely any other campers. The creek was a nice touch I didnt realize you could swim in. Check yourself for ticks I found an adult lone star tick on the bottom of my sock after getting back to my tent from swimming.

@VincentP827071 · Camped on Apr 26, 2024 at Campsite #39

I like the cleanliness of the park and the bathrooms. However, in my opinion the employees that oversee the park have the attitude and believe they our gods. They creep around spying on everyone to see if they are doing anything they dont like. I personally did not have any issues but, as I sat at my campsite I watch how ridiculous they were. If someone had a 1/2 of their tire on the grass or off the concrete pad they made a big deal out of it or if they felt they were going 11 mph they would drive their golf cart in front of their vehicle and stop them and proceed to get on them like they were a child. Also I saw them hiding behind trees and watching people. I witnessed a person pulling up and parked on the road to unload a few things and as soon as they did they swarmed them like they were the swat team and proceeded to yell at them and would not let them finish unloading before making them park at the overflow parking and they had to carry the rest of their items to the site. If anyone tried to challenge them they would threatened to make them leave. It was really sad to see all this going on. They made you feel like you could not relax and enjoy being there. I heard so many people complaining about how stressful they made it to camp. I believe they have been given to much power and think they are to run the place like a prison. I probably will not go back for awhile due to this. I go camping to get away from all the drama and to sit back and witness all this was crazy.

@TomS3186246 · Camped on Apr 23, 2024 at Campsite #58

One of the nicest COA campgrounds we have visited, great people;e ate the office, always cleaning up and checking the sites. Power and water were ok, although the sites weren't very level.Not much in the area, but the springs, but they were great for snorkeling

@KelleB7983CE85 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #22

Clean and very friendly staff

@JudithB5058688 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #32

This was one of the most well run and maintained campgrounds in the recreation. gov system we have stayed at in all our numerous trips around the country since 2019.Loved the cleanliness of showers, frequent checks by grounds attendants. Only minor complaint was noise from gas powered leaf blowers cleaning pads. We enjoyed the vibrant downtown in Ocala. Restaurants and music on square are great. We drove about 1 hour and 15 minutes to Ormond Beach and enjoyed the quiet beach there. One day we went to Daytona Beach beach but it was quite crowded but an interesting cultural experience with partying and cars and loud music up and down the car area.I snorkeled in Salt Spring and it was interesting to swim with the mullets. Another swimmer saw a blue crab when she dived into one of the deep holes. The cold water April 25 was refreshing and tolerable with my black rash guard top absorbing the sun. Visited Silver Glenn Springs and were charged half the usual entrance fee by showing our senior interagency card. It is a popular picnic and swimming area for families but not appealing to my husband nor me. We hiked the two trails there and they were fine but unremarkable. Overall the campground is lovely wit good spacing, level pads, quiet with no loud partiers.

@KevinM3320770 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #16

Nice spacious campsites with full hook up. Reasonably priced. Springs are close to campground. We always enjoy our time at Salt Springs, one of our favorites.

@PatrickC200131 · Camped on Apr 16, 2024 at Campsite #43

Nice spread out campground and picnic area with tables/fire grills next to spring.

@RodneyR8484265 · Camped on Apr 15, 2024 at Campsite #8

Great campground but expensive for a National Forest.

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