Salt Springs Recreation Area

The campground has large spots and are easy to back into. There was no reservation required. The spring is a short walk from the campground or a quick bike ride.

Salt Springs National Forest is a very nice place. The big problem here is that some politician must have received a big kick back to give this contract to American Land and Leisure concessionaire. The prices American Land and Leisure charge to access these PUBLIC grounds is exorbitant!!!!!! An example, a family of four to enter the springs would cost$48.00. That is just the entry fee into the spring area.

Our site was a really good size! We had plenty of space on all four sides. The bathhouse by us was always clean. There’s only one walking trail, but that gave us a chance to just relax. The springs were beautiful. The pizza place across the street was really good. Traffic is pretty noisy since you’re right off a busy road.

Great CG in the Ocala National Forest. Older paved site, with awesome hook ups. The camper sat on a fairly level paved pad which was a pleasant surprise. Easy drive to the Salt Springs, which is in the same park and a must see. Staff and guests were all so friendly and helpful. It was about an hour and fifteen minutes to Daytona and St Augustine. We have Verizon and Dish Network, which both worked perfectly. No cable, WiFi or other cell carriers. Not much in the area, but it did have gas stations and a few places to eat close. Overall a very good experience. Should be a 4.5 star review

Very well maintained. Site was level and clean. Water sewer and electrical outlets are in great condition. Would recommend it to anyone.

Very nice campground with full hookups. Bathroom was very clean and the grounds were well maintained. The springs were closed due to the rising river from hurricane Ian, but we made due with visiting nearby Palatka and Ravine Gardens State Park.

We were able to get a first, come first serve site over Labor Day weekend and what a treat! Large site that accommodated our 30’ travel trailer, a tent, and badminton net. One of the few places I have found with full hookup AND allows tents on site. A nice bike ride to the springs for swimming. Grills and fire pits at each site. Beautiful oak trees have us plenty of shade. Surprisingly quiet despite being full…mostly families from what I could tell. We really enjoyed it and will be back!

Beautiful swimming area in natural spring. RV sites are asphalt, most are level (except 94-101 were on a bit of hill). Sites are large and spread out with lots of shade trees but not plantings between sites. I thought that would bother me but sites are so large it wasn’t an issue. 30 and 50 amp connections, water and sewer, all very well maintained. Large picnic table, plus nice grill and fire pit with grill on swing arm. Large clean bathrooms and showers. Staff was great. T- Mobil customers have no connections so plan accordingly ;-)

This is a very well kept campground unless you are looking at a hosts site. Host sites are very cluttered and messy. This really brings down the look of this campground. The spring area stays well kept and the boat ramp is convenient. There is a Marina but you have to leave the campground to get to it. Full hookups at every RV site and primitive tent camping has potable throughout. I paid $32 with my national parks access pass.

All site FHU. Site 13 is level with little shade. No laundry on site but little mall with laundromat, post office, 2 restaurants, Dollar General is nearby (we biked there). Bathrooms are clean. Springs are great - we watched blue crabs. There are manatees outside the area roped off for the park - you can swim with them.

Large paved sites. Clean bathrooms. Price has gotten a little high but at least they have Wifi near bathhouses now. On the weekends campers aren't allowed to park near the spring and have to walk the mile to it.

Wide open. No privacy if one is not camping they charge 11.00 per person to go.to the springs If one is camping one is NOT allowed to drive to the springs handicapped or not. There is a barricade and a guard no exceptions.

We have an amazing time every time we go!! Tents sites 130s are closet to the spring. I had full cell service. Spring is beautiful and nice to swim, kayaking is good with easy free launch. Nice ranger store with camping basics and a little shopping center near entrance with food and dollar general.

We camped in an RV this time. We were walking distance to bbq and volleyball nets. So the common area to grill and play was nice and spacious.

There were some beautiful trails for a hike. On the way to the springs I saw some really nice private camping available. Just look at the map and pictures to find the best spot.

The kids had a blast swimming in the spring and kayaking in the lake. Tent campsites weren’t spread out and zero privacy

This was a great spot with full hook ups and bath/shower. There is a salt springs that is free for campers to swim in.

Beautiful site, and gorgeous springs! We were there four nights with our grandchildren. Went everyday to the springs. They had a blast!

It was our first time out with our new camper and we throughly enjoyed the camp grounds. Very clean and well maintained. The springs are beautiful and refreshing.

Nice campground and area....

Spacious sites with paved parking, grass, and shade. Can’t ask for much more! Facilities were clean, the staff was friendly, and the spring was incredible. We enjoyed the walk but some may want to bring a bike and drive to the spring area. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.

I went on a weeknight in May and was one of 3 other campers. The area was very clean with little mosquito activity, but the yellow flies were ferocious. I was able to go down to the springs right when they opened and was the only one there, so I got to see a family of otters! The campgrounds felt safe and despite all the bear signs, I only was harassed by a begging squirrel.

Such a special place would definitely recommend. Our site was huge! But packed shade that was only drawback.

Close to a nice spring (not the most beautiful of the area). Tent site are fine. Very friendly staff.

It’s our second trip here to see the manatees.

Saw them every day at the springs, kayaked with them, swam in the springs, did a little fishing. Saw turtles and crab as well. Very busy on weekend but great throughout the week. Sites are large and not much privacy. They do have a huge back space between campsites, some trees with the hanging moss. Just beautiful. Bathrooms were very clean. Camp hosts nice and checkin staff helpful. They have sites to reserve in advance and some are first come only which is nice for travelers. They do have tent camping as well. A small boat launch too. They do charge a day use fee if not camping. The springs are nice and gave areas for picnics. Bugs are just starting to come out due to the warmer weather. You can access Lake George if you follow the spring river for about 5 miles. Was such fun our golden retrievers loved it. Do dogs allowed at spring swimming but could swim at boat launch. Fire rings, metal picnic tables, grill and light pole.

First very limited cell service. That's about the only gripe. Very spacious spread out sites all paved and level. All sites are Back-in and angled which is nice.

When in Ocala National Forest, we stayed at Salt Springs, Juniper Springs and Alexander Springs. Our favorite camping site was Juniper Springs.

Heads up! The different sites within the forest are operated by different concessionaires and you have to pay to use (even day use) them individually! If you’re camping, you don’t have to pay day use fee. If you want to see multiple sites and ok with moving camp, you can save a few bucks

Pros

• Our favorite spring was Alexander springs but Salt Springs is so PRETTY. At Salt Springs, we saw crabs and fish in the water...very neat!
• staff was pretty helpful :)
• dishwashing sink area

Cons

• NO privacy at sites with electric. I didn’t see primitive/ tent sites. Campsite is multiple rows of RVs with nothing between each site.
• bathrooms are fine. I didn’t use the showers but they were all running the duration of our visit. Couldn’t figure out how to turn them off!

The campground is large and the sites are spaced decently. There is no barriers between the sites, so no privacy. It is close to the road so you do hear road noise. The bathrooms weren't the best but not that bad. The bath house I used had one shower broken that ran the entire time I was there (2 nights). Also, large industrial fans click on when you walk in, so it was very cold.

The springs are beautiful and we will definitely be back to go swimming during warmer weather.