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Salt Springs Rec Area
Total sites: 148
Available Today: 120 FF*
Available this Weekend: 93 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 120 FF*
Available this Weekend: 93 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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National Forests in Florida › Lake George Ranger District › Florida
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Salt Springs Rec Area, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Salt Springs Rec Area is located in the Lake George Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (44 min northeast of Ocala, FL) with an elevation of 31 feet. There are a total of 148 campsites including 50 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 98 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 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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Campsite Reviews (788)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@AntonioGC93A3F · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #47
, thank you.Great Staff excellent location
@TomD9914097 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #17
The new management team is making great progress. The restrooms/showers were very clean, the grounds was in good shape.Park hosts Jim and Linda are terrific. Obvious they truly care about what they are doing.
@SilviaS48A540B · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #56
Love this place
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #29
When I arrived to check in I found open sites that allowed us to stay additional days. I asked for my reservation to be moved to another site and was informed they could not do that. I had 2 choices, stay where I was originally or make a new reservation for the site that provided more days. I had done this inbthe past at SSCG with no problem. B I was advised I may or may not receive a refund and was offered zero guidance other than I needed to go online and try to cancel it. I was advised the rv park was under new management but i wasn't treated to a customer centric experience. Seemed like the staff woukd rather tell you no than to offer a solution or guidance. I have a 70 year history with S SPRINGS and felt pretty much kicked tobthe curb with a take it or leave it attitude.
@cleveh1A36A795 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #63
We were excited to see new staff/management. The staff was very friendly but still enforced the rules. They were extremely helpful and shared info on improvements they plan to make. We have camped there for 15 plus years and loved the park. Glad we gave it another chance! We were considering not to because of staff issues last couple of visits.
@LindseyO389527 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #59
We have been camping here for 20 years at least. Its gone way down hill. First of all they had more that 20 available walk up sites, we asked if we could switch to one in the shade because the one we booked was full sun and we had no idea. We were told no then they would be stuck with our site ( even tho I booked sites become walk up sites online anyways) . The spring only had one entrance now that is so covered with algae that my son slipped and multiple full grown adults slipped in just the few days we were there. When we asked why arent they scrubbing it they said it just comes back . I could barely get out holding our baby, its an extreme hazard . Now there is fences everywhere by the spring and the boat ramp consists of chunks of concrete, terrible. For how expensive it is here this was our last time .
@BobC3980695 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #26
Salt Springs Recreation Area is part of the Ocala National Forest. The RV sections are all full hook-up. The pads are paved and level with may site having large pines or oaks providing shade. Well separated from the campground are the springs. The springs have about 4 vents pushing a lot of 74 degree water. The spring swimming area is mostly level with a depth of 3 to 4 feet. It is full of fish.Tip for Other Campers:Go and enjoy the cold spring water. Once in you will either get used to the temperature or too numb to feel it.
@RobertJ5338880 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #59
Camped in June and the spring was amazing. The sites are clean and it's easy in and out. We will be back next June.
@CarlG8683608 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #35
Well-maintained. Nice old oaks. Full hook-ups and sanitary stainless steel connections basins. Best sites are away from the occasional highway noise at the dump station. Get a shady site. Be prepared for lots of spider webs on the Bear Swamp Trail.
@ChaunceyGA5364 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #61
Very well-run location w excellent clean facilities. Nice trails and clear spring for swimming.
@KimC2311597 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #50
Spacious sites. Very Clean. Very friendly staff
@DerekB3528004 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #47
Always a wonderful time here. From check in the ladies at the front are phenomenal! Very nice and informative. The campsite is clean, and everything works. The bathrooms were spotless and fully stocked. The campground is clean and quiet. All the staff is wonderful here and take care of everything. The springs area is very clean and rangers are constantly patrolling ensuring safety and cleanliness.
@SharonT4876591 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #32
Very nice campground and well maintained. Bath house was very clean and the spring area was beautiful as always. We paddled Juniper Springs on Friday- the water was very low and there were a lot of obstacles to go under & over. Was a fun day, but definitely not for beginning paddlers. Saturday we went to Silver Springs. Once we got past the chaos at the put-in, it was a beautiful paddle. There are motor boats on this river alongside the kayaks, canoes and paddle boards.
@RichardM509620 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #23
Salt Springs is one of our favorite springs in Florida. The head spring is large and very clear. Some areas are shallow enough to stand up and others are deep, depending on the time of year and rainfall. The campsites are clean with fire pits and the park staff makes sure no one is too loud after 10pm. It's a fantastic place for families. There's also an amazing pizza/ Italian restaurant almost across the street (maybe 1/4 mile away) which has great food, especially the garlic knots and lasagna. I highly recommend this state park.
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #50
The park was very clean. Enjoyed the trails to walk on. The springs are beautiful.
@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #49
Beautiful, large spaces with great full hookups. Hiking trails plus the springs make this one of the best forest service camps weve ever visited!
@MeredithN615B0 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #28
very good
@TeresaF8140766 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #45
Excellent time. Very quiet. Very clean.
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #61
Nice campground. Shaded full hookup sites. Also have a number of first come sites as well. Spring was great to cool off in. Large picnic area at the spring. No beach, just walk down the steps to the water. Weekdays were quiet, got pretty busy on the weekend. Staff seemed attentive and the campground was clean.
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #57
Excellent office people and great campground folks
@RickS5239002 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #7
We always stay here whenever we travel in Florida. Large level paved sites. Very clean showers and restrooms.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #63
over all a fun experience.
@MicheleJ4FD8E4 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #23
The campsite is extremely crowded and loud more like a playground. Nothing peaceful about it. The park is rundown and seems to be doing some construction. If the kids on elec scooters yelling and bouncing basketball wasnt annoying enough apparently next door has karaoke till 10pm. We almost packed up multiple times and drive home. It could be great but sadly it isnt.
@JuanGD9E4E0F0D · Camped on Mar 20, 2025 at Campsite #18
It is affordable and the sites are open enough to where you are not on top of another site. Plenty of room....
@TraceyA72E5DE5 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #2
Horrible Manager. She was very rude. Hard to get a reservation and we had would have had to move every single night. We left after the first day. Won't be back
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