Salt Springs Recreation Area
Salt Springs Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Florida. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 29.35694, -81.73194
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 352-685-2048
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Salt Springs Recreation Area
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. 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 t
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 370 designated routes (545 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Springs Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Salt Springs | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Shanty Pond Recreation Area | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Grassy pond | Free campsite | 4.9 mi | Free | — |
| Lake Delancy West Recreation Area | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| west delancy | Private campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.