Shanty Pond Campground is located near Fort McCoy, Florida, surrounded by flat terrain with pine forests. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs State Park.
Description
Shanty Pond is a campground in the heart of a longleaf pine eco system, located south of Salt Springs off SR 19. A favorite of equestrians and hunters, it is seasonally open from October 15 through April 15.
Map & DirectionsShanty Pond Campground is located in Florida near Salt Springs
Directions
The turnoff for Shanty Pond is 1.8 miles south of the junction of SR 19 and SR 314 in Salt Springs, along SR 19. Watch for the sign directing you onto FR 65 on the right.
Coordinates
29.33497373 N
81.7267914 W
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 38 min from Ocala, FL
- 59 min from Gainesville, FL
- 1 hr 2 min from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 6 min from Deltona, FL
