Salt Springs Recreation Area
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $38/night
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Springs · Florida
Camping at Florida's springs
Campgrounds at Florida's springs: Rainbow, Manatee, Fanning, Silver, Wekiwa and Blue Spring state parks and the Ocala National Forest springs, with official rules.
11 campgrounds · 600+ campsites
A campground is one property; campsites are the individual sites you book inside it.
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Juniper Springs Rec Area
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $38/night
Booked on Recreation.gov
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Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $38/night
Booked on Recreation.gov
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Rainbow Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $30/night
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Manatee Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $20/night
Booked on Florida State Parks
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Fanning Springs State Park
Cabins / glamping
Sites from $100/night
Booked on Florida State Parks
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Silver Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $24/night
Booked on Florida State Parks
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Wekiwa Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $24/night
Booked on Florida State Parks
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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $18/night
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Blue Spring State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $24/night
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Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Cabins / glamping
Sites from $100/night
Booked on Florida State Parks
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Sample tripSprings weekend: federal campground site + RV rentalJuniper Springs Rec Area · Travel trailer rental · est. $316 for 2 nights before taxes and feesThings to do near Springs
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Compare campgroundsRV length limits, hookups, pets, managing agency and booking source for 11 stays
Summary
| Campground | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Springs Recreation Area | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Not listed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) | [1] [2] |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area | 45 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Not listed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) | [1] [2] |
| Alexander Springs Recreation Area | 44 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Not listed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) | [1] [2] |
| Rainbow Springs State Park | Not listed | Full (water, electric, sewer) | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
| Manatee Springs State Park | Not listed | Water + electric | Campground only | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
| Fanning Springs State Park | No RVs (walk-in) | None | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
| Silver Springs State Park | 50 ft | Water + electric | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | 50 ft | Not listed | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
| Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] |
| Blue Spring State Park | 40 ft | Water + electric | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
| Lafayette Blue Springs State Park | No RVs | Water + electric | Not listed | Operator's own booking | Florida State Parks | [1] [2] |
Compare at a glance: hookups, RV length, season
Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.
| Campground | Area | Hookups | Max RV length | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Springs Recreation Area | North Central & Nature Coast · USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) | 106 full-hookup sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 40 ft (official limit) Recreation.gov site list: SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA | Not listed |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area | North Central & Nature Coast · USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 45 ft (official limit) Recreation.gov site list: JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA | Not listed |
| Alexander Springs Recreation Area | Central Florida & Orlando · USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 44 ft (official limit) Recreation.gov site list: Alexander Springs Recreation Area | Not listed |
| Rainbow Springs State Park | North Central & Nature Coast · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 72 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Manatee Springs State Park | North Central & Nature Coast · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | RVs up to 40 ft on sites 5, 7 and 37 only; no park-wide maximum is listed Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Fanning Springs State Park | North Central & Nature Coast · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Not listed | No RVs (official) Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Silver Springs State Park | North Central & Nature Coast · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 50 ft (official limit) Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | Central Florida & Orlando · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 50 ft (official limit) Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park | North Central & Nature Coast · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Blue Spring State Park | Central Florida & Orlando · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 40 ft (official limit) Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Lafayette Blue Springs State Park | North Central & Nature Coast · Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) | Not listed | No RVs (official) Florida State Parks | Not listed |
Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Springs State Park | 72 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 39 of 39 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 39 of 39 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Manatee Springs State Park | RVs up to 40 ft on sites 5, 7 and 37 only; no park-wide maximum is listed Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 43 of 43 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 43 of 43 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Fanning Springs State Park | No RVs (official) Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silver Springs State Park | 50 ft (official limit) Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 53 of 53 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 53 of 53 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | 50 ft (official limit) Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 51 of 51 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 51 of 51 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area | 45 ft (official limit) Recreation.gov site list: JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA | 36 of 78 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes Listing · Recreation.gov |
| Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 26 of 26 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | 26 of 26 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed |
| Alexander Springs Recreation Area | 44 ft (official limit) Recreation.gov site list: Alexander Springs Recreation Area | 0 of 66 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes Listing · Recreation.gov |
| Salt Springs Recreation Area | 40 ft (official limit) Recreation.gov site list: SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA | 0 of 106 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 106 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Recreation.gov | 106 of 106 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 106 of 106 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Yes Listing · Recreation.gov |
| Blue Spring State Park | 40 ft (official limit) Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 47 of 47 RV sites Listing · Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lafayette Blue Springs State Park | No RVs (official) Florida State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | Region | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Springs Recreation Area | Recreation.gov | North Central & Nature Coast | Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list | 106 full-hookup sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $38/night |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area | Recreation.gov | North Central & Nature Coast | Official limit 45 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $38/night |
| Alexander Springs Recreation Area | Recreation.gov | Central Florida | Official limit 44 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $38/night |
| Rainbow Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | North Central & Nature Coast | Longest RV site listed: 72 ft (38 of 39 RV sites list a length) | Water, electricity and sewer at all sites | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $30/night |
| Manatee Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | North Central & Nature Coast | RVs up to 40 ft on sites 5, 7 and 37 only; no park-wide maximum is listed | Electricity and water at all 80 sites; no sewer in the Magnolia 2 or Hickory loops (dump station provided); 14 Magnolia 1 sites are tent-only; sites 5, 7 and 37 are listed for RVs up to 40 feet | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $20/night |
| Fanning Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | North Central & Nature Coast | Official: Primitive walk-in and paddle-in sites only; no RVs | No hookups (primitive sites) | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $100/night |
| Silver Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | North Central & Nature Coast | Official limit 50 ft maximum RV length | Water and 50-amp electric; dump station | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $24/night |
| Wekiwa Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | Central Florida | Official limit 50 ft maximum RV length | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $24/night |
| Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | North Central & Nature Coast | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (26 of 26 RV sites list a length) | 30-amp electric at the 17 RV/tent sites | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $18/night |
| Blue Spring State Park | Florida State Parks | Central Florida | Official limit 40 ft maximum RV length | Water and electricity (amps not listed); dump station | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $24/night |
| Lafayette Blue Springs State Park | Florida State Parks | North Central & Nature Coast | Official: Pack-in primitive sites with no vehicle access; no RVs | The primitive sites have water and electricity | Reservable on Florida State Parks | $100/night |
About Springs
11 stays (11 public, 0 private) in our data: Rainbow Springs State Park, Manatee Springs State Park, Fanning Springs State Park, Silver Springs State Park, Wekiwa Springs State Park, Juniper Springs Rec Area, Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, Alexander Springs Recreation Area, Salt Springs Recreation Area, Blue Spring State Park, Lafayette Blue Springs State Park.
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Rainbow Springs: water, electricity and sewer at all sites; Not listed. Manatee Springs: electricity and water at all 80 sites; no sewer in the Magnolia 2 or Hickory loops (dump station provided); 14 Magnolia 1 sites are tent-only; sites 5, 7 and 37 are listed for RVs up to 40 feet. Wekiwa Springs: 50 ft maximum RV length. [Florida State Parks][Florida State Parks]
In Ocala National Forest, the longest permitted equipment on the Recreation.gov site lists is 45 ft at Juniper Springs, 44 ft at Alexander Springs, 40 ft at Salt Springs. [Recreation.gov site list: JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA][Recreation.gov site list: Alexander Springs Recreation Area][Recreation.gov site list: SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA]
Campgrounds at a named spring that the operator runs (Florida State Parks and the Forest Service's Ocala National Forest springs); private campgrounds near springs are not listed. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-18; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
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Sources
- Florida State Parks — Manatee Springs State Park: Experiences & Amenities (checked 2026-10-18)
- Florida State Parks — Wekiwa Springs State Park: Experiences & Amenities (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov site list: JUNIPER SPRINGS REC AREA (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov site list: Alexander Springs Recreation Area (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov site list: SALT SPRINGS RECREATION AREA (checked 2026-10-18)