Salt Springs Recreation Area
Lake Kerr, Florida · 39 ft · In National Forests in Florida
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At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 39 ft (12 m)39 ft12 m
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 14 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
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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
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Salt Springs Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 3% chance of rain89°64°
- ThuPatchy Fog then Sunny, 4% chance of rain91°67°
- FriPatchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 40% chance of rain91°68°
- SatPartly Sunny, 11% chance of rain80°65°
- SunSlight Chance Rain Showers, 22% chance of rain80°66°
Nearby camping
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RV park
RV Park · 0.4 mi · Lake Kerr
Shanty Pond Recreation Area
Public Land · 1.7 mi · Lake Kerr
Camp site
Campground · 1.7 mi · Lake Kerr
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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