Weather

• Plan your trip carefully. The winter months tend to be very comfortable, with high temperatures averaging near 70 degrees and the lows in the mid to upper 40s. In the spring and fall, the highs average in the 70s to low 80s, with it dipping into the 50s or 60s at night.
  
  Summers tend to be hot and humid, often reaching 90 degrees or higher. The low temperatures in the summer seldom go below 70 degrees. Summers are also wetter than the rest of the year, with June, July, August and September all averaging more than six inches of rain per month.
  
  

Tent Camping

• Camping is allowed in the Ocala National Forest. Reservations are accepted; call (877) 444-6777 for more information. There are three different classifications for camping: developed campgrounds, primitive campsites and dispersed tent camping.
  
  Developed campgrounds include amenities such as showers, restrooms and charcoal grills. Primitive campsites don't have any amenities but are still set up as campsites. Dispersed tent camping is for the adventurous, setting up camp in the forest. It is asked that campers follow a "leave no trace" policy.
  
  

RVs

• For those who like to bring the comforts of home with them, many of the developed campgrounds are also accessible to recreational vehicles. The campground in Salt Springs offers full hookups. There are also several private campgrounds in the area that offer full hookup as well as swimming pools, free Internet and other amenities.
  
  

Activities

• There are plenty of things to do in Salt Springs. Water activities include swimming, snorkeling, canoeing and kayaking. Lake George is known for its bass fishing. Spend some time at a natural spring, and keep your eyes open for manatees and otters. Certified cave divers will love exploring the underwater caves.
  
  Nature lovers will enjoy the endless varieties of birds and other wildlife, and the plants as well. Horseback riding is available. There are also more than 67 miles of hiking and biking trails. Because of its location, a day trip away from Salt Springs is also a possibility. It's not too far to visit the theme parks in Orlando or head to the beach for the day and then enjoy the quiet beauty of nature at night.