Elite Resorts at Salt Springs

Elite Resorts at Salt Springs occupies 70 forested acres on the shores of Lake Kerr in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. Located at 25250 E County Road 316 in Salt Springs, Florida, the resort sits directly across the street from the Salt Springs Recreation Area, where a natural mineral spring discharges roughly 53 million gallons of 72-degree water daily into a run flowing to Lake George. The property combines a large-scale RV resort with a cottage community, all set within a landscape of live oaks, pines, and lakeside terrain that defines this section of Marion County.

The resort contains 465 full-hookup RV sites spread across the property, each equipped with 30 and 50 amp electric service, water, sewer connections, and concrete patio pads. Cable TV and propane services are available on site. For visitors who prefer a roof overhead, 38 fully furnished two-bedroom cottages line the shore of Little Lake Kerr, providing a more traditional lodging option within the resort grounds. The resort operates with 24-hour gated access, and the property is large enough that sites are spread throughout the forest canopy rather than packed into open rows.

Recreation facilities at Elite Resorts at Salt Springs reflect the scale of the property. The resort maintains a family swimming pool, a seasonal heated adult pool and spa, and a large clubhouse with a big-screen TV for community gatherings. Active guests have access to a tennis court, shuffleboard courts, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, mini golf, and pool tables. On the water side, a boat ramp and fishing dock provide direct access to Lake Kerr, a 2,800-acre lake within the national forest boundary that supports populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. A quarter-mile sandy beach along the lake shore rounds out the waterfront offerings.

The surrounding Ocala National Forest opens up an additional layer of outdoor activity. Guests at Elite Resorts can drive a few minutes to reach Salt Springs Recreation Area for swimming in the mineral spring and kayaking the 4.5-mile Salt Springs Run to Lake George. Juniper Springs and Alexander Springs are both within a 30-minute drive, offering additional swimming and paddling destinations. The forest itself supports hiking, wildlife observation, ATV riding, horseback riding, and hunting. Fishing opportunities extend well beyond Lake Kerr, with over 100 lakes dotting the national forest landscape. For dining near the resort, Salt Springs Pizza serves the local community just down the road.