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Salt Springs is an unincorporated town in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near Lake George.

Salt Springs, Florida

Salt Springs offers plenty of activities for the family; including, fishing, camping, biking and hiking. The neighboring body of water known as Lake Kerr is also a place to enjoy a variety of water sports. Just inside the town limits is "Shellcrackers," a seafood/country cooking restaurant that has become a favorite of locals as well as those from other parts of the state.

A fatal alligator attack took place seven miles south of Salt Springs on May 14, 2006, when a 23-year-old Florida woman was killed by an alligator while snorkeling at a lakeside recreation area.[1]

29°21′04″N 81°44′06″W / 29.35111°N 81.73500°W / 29.35111; -81.73500