Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area – Salt Springs, Florida

Located in Salt Springs, Florida close to Lake George, the Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area is a popular place to swim and play year-round. These crystal-clear warm springs maintain a consistent 73 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the seasons.

Visitors love snorkeling with the fish in this beloved swimming hole. It’s also an archeological area, so preservation is important here. Silver Glen Springs is located within the Ocala National Forest. Keep in mind the park can reach capacity on weekends, so have a backup plan in place.

Activities

Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area in Florida — Silver Glen Springs, Salt Springs, Florida. Photo by: apasciuto

Boating —Rent canoes at kayaks at Silver Glen Springs. Boats are not allowed in the swimming area.

Picnicking —There are 58 picnic tables and 30 pedestal grills open on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Swimming — While scuba diving isn’t permitted anywhere in the recreation area, you can swim and snorkel here. Please stay within the swimming area, which is marked.

no scuba sign at Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area in Florida — Swimming and snorkeling are allowed, but no scuba diving at Silver Glen Springs. Photo by: apasciuto

Walking Trails — Be sure to see the park on foot on one of its nature trails.

The Lake George Trail is a 3-mile loop, with interpretive signs throughout its wooded trail.
Shaded by palm trees, the Spring Boils Trail is 0.75 miles and takes you by Jody’s Spring.