O'Leno State Park
410 S.E. Oleno Park Road
High Springs, FL 32643
Phone: 386-454-1853
O'Leno State Park
Located along the banks of the scenic Santa Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, the park features sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps, and sandhills. As the river courses through the park, it disappears underground and reemerges over three miles away in the River Rise State Preserve. One of Florida's first state parks, O'Leno was first developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. The suspension bridge built by the CCC still spans the river. Visitors can picnic at one of the pavilions or fish in the river for their dinner. Canoes and bicycles are available for rent. While hiking the nature trails, visitors can look for wildlife and enjoy the beauty of native plants. The shady, full-facility campground is the perfect place for a relaxing overnight stay.
With more than 20 miles of trails and overnight camping, the park provides the perfect primitive escape. Equestrian fee includes park admission. Facilities include restrooms, horse trailer parking, camping, fresh water for horses, overnight stay for horses permitted, stables (20-stall horse barn available on a first-come, first-serve basis), corral, carriage trail, horse rentals, and multi-use trails.
Located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.
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