Salt Springs, Florida
Salt Springs, Florida | |
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| County | Marion County |
| U.S. state | Florida |
| Country | United States |
Salt Springs is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near Lake George. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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 "Bass Champions," 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]
External links
- Ocala/Marion Visitors' & Convention Bureau
- Kayaking Salt Springs
- Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems
29°21′04″N 81°44′06″W / 29.35111°N 81.73500°W
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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