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National Forests in Florida · USDA Forest Service · Fort Mc Coy, FL
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About Salt Springs Recreation Area
- 146 campsites
- $38–$70 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 1,845 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing
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 pi…
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