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Salt Springs Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Florida

Salt Springs Recreation Area in Florida. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 200 public campsites we map in Florida.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$38–$70/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
1335
Phone
352-685-2048
Coordinates
29.35694, -81.73194

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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