Description

Description
The water in the spring is slightly salty due to the presence of sodium, potassium, and magnesium salts. Salt Springs was named so. People believed that the spring had healing properties and came to it in the early 1900s. Salt Springs produces 52 million gallons per day at a temperature constant of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Salt Springs water has a mild saltiness because of the presence sodium, magnesium and potassium salts. Salt Springs was named for this reason. Although there are many boils, Native Americans believed each one had unique healing properties.
Additional info: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ocala/attractions/saltSpringsRecArea.php
Nearest Address

Hwy 19 and CR 314.
Directions from the Nearest Address

From I-75 in Ocala, drive east on State Highway 40 for approximately 12 miles. Turn north on County Road 314, for an additional 18 miles. For approximately 1/2 mile, turn north on State Highway 19 to reach the recreation entrance to your left.
Important Information
Hours Spring Open
8am till dark
GPS: N/A
Map Link: Salt Springs Map
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Location

13675, NE 253rd Ct, Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134, US

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