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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

352-685-2048

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Salt Springs Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bear Swamp TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Florida National Scenic Trail - Central RegionHike · 513.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.1 mi from camp

  The Florida Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States, created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. Wikipedia

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• Florida National Scenic Trail - Northern RegionHike · 298.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 17.7 mi from camp

  The Florida Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States, created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. Wikipedia

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Scenic sights

• Giant CypressViewpoint · 0.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Bear Swamp Trail.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.