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Salt Springs Recreation Area

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As of October 2026, Salt Springs Recreation Area is a campground in National Forests in Florida with 143 campsites. Salt Springs Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Salt Springs Recreation Area is located at 29.3569° N, 81.7319° W.

people allowed on each site: 5

Salt Springs Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (133 sites)Oct 2 (106 sites)

133 sites open on Oct 1 at Salt Springs Recreation Area. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 10:35 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Campsites held at once: 4 campsite(s) held

Published by Recreation.gov for Salt Springs Recreation Area, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Salt Springs Recreation Area

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Standard 93
Tent 50
Accessible 5
Hookups 93

What an RV fits

40 ft93 sites

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Salt Springs Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
002	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
003	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
004	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
005	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
006	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
007	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
008	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
010	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
011	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
012	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	Accessible
013	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
014	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
015	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
016	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
017	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
018	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
019	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	Accessible
020	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
021	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
022	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
023	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
024	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
025	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
026	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
027	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
028	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
029	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
030	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
032	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
033	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
034	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
035	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
036	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
037	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
038	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
039	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
041	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
042	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
043	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
045	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
046	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
047	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
048	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
049	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
050	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
051	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
052	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
053	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
054	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
055	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	Accessible
056	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
057	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
058	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
059	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
060	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
061	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
062	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
063	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
065	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
066	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
067	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	Accessible
068	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
069	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
070	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
072	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
073	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
074	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
075	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
076	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
077	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
078	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
079	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
080	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
081	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
083	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
084	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
086	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
087	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
088	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
089	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
090	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
092	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
093	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
094	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
095	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
096	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
097	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
098	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
099	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
100	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
101	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
102	HKUP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
112	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
113	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
114	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
115	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
116	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
117	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
118	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
119	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
120	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
121	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
122	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
123	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
124	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
125	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
126	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
127	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
128	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	Accessible
129	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
130	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
131	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
132	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
133	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
134	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
135	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
136	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
137	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
138	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
139	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
140	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
141	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
142	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
143	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
144	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
145	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
146	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
147	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
148	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
149	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
150	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
151	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
152	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
153	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
154	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
155	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
156	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
157	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
158	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
159	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
160	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-
163	TENT	Tent	5	-	-	-

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 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.

Rules and notices at Salt Springs Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Salt Springs Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Two vehicles are included in the site fee. However, only 1 vehicle is allowed to park on the site spur unless it completely fits on the asphalt/parking pad. The other vehicle must park in overflow parking. Boats are considered a vehicle and will count towards one of your vehicles if you bring one. An extra vehicle charge will be applied towards boats and vheicles over the allowed 2.

Vehicles, trailers, campers, motorcycles, etc. must be parked on paved surfaces. Do not park on the grass.

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.

Stays are only allowed for 14 days in any 30 day period.

Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.

Pets are not allowed into the Day Use area Forest Order #08-05-05-02-13-0207; 36 CFR261.58(s)

Personal golf carts are not allowed in the Ocala National Forest; if you bring one, it must remain on its trailer

Maximum 2 vehicles allowed per site; a fee will be charged for extra vehicles

There is no cell phone coverage or internet service at Salt Springs

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Discount passes must be entered at the time of booking for single sites only, all request for refunds will need to be requested online, no onsite refunds will be given.

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Salt Springs Recreation Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Salt Springs Recreation Area?

Salt Springs Recreation Area is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 143 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Salt Springs Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Salt Springs Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Salt Springs Recreation Area have?

Salt Springs Recreation Area has 143 campsites.