Florida spring
Salt Springs
Photo by: Florida SpringsA mineral-rich spring within Ocala National Forest, gushing an estimated 52 million gallons per day of consistently 72–74 °F, slightly saline water due to dissolved magnesium, potassium, and sodium . The pool is up to 36 ft deep at the spring vents, surrounded by a scenic recreational area featuring hiking trails, camping, canoe/kayak boat ramps, picnic facilities, and abundant wildlife, including blue crabs, striped bass, and manatees in winter Pets are permitted in the campground but not the day use areas. Alcohol may be permitted in the campground but not the day use area. The Salt Springs Mariah is near the mouth of the run. There is also an unimproved boat ramp near the campground. Gear rental is at the marina. See launches in the app. Clarity at Salt Springs is usually highest when the gage height is near baseflow (~1 ft or lower)—signaling minimal runoff and strong groundwater dominance.
Amenities & Rules
Access & Rules
Activities & Amenities
Amenities & Rules status summary
Access & Rules
- Private: No access via land or water: No
- Reservation Required: No
- ADA Access: Yes
- Alcohol: No
- Boat Ramp: Yes
- Disposables: Yes
- Land Access: Yes
- Paddle Access: Yes
- Park: Yes
- Pets: No
Activities & Amenities
- Bathrooms: Yes
- Boating: Yes
- Camping: Yes
- Changing Rooms: Yes
- Fishing: Yes
- Food: No
- Free Diving: Yes
- Gear Rental: Yes
- Grills: Yes
- Hiking: Yes
- Lockers: No
- Paddling: Yes
- Pavilions: Yes
- Picnic Tables: Yes
- Portajohn: No
- Scuba Diving: No
- Showers: Yes
- Shuttle: No
- Swimming: Yes
- Trash Cans: Yes