Swim with the Manatees of the Forest!

SALT SPRINGS

Salt Springs Recreational Area is another popular spring in the lush Ocala National Forest where visitors may see a manatee

SALT SPRINGS

The manatee migration time, when you are most likely to see a manatee at this spring, is from November through February when the 72 degree spring water is warm relative to other bodies of water. There is even a guided Kayak Manatee Tour available at Salt Springs that is fun, educational and family-friendly.