O'
LENO STATE PARK
High Springs, FL
Contact Information
410 S.E. Oleno Park Road
High Springs, Florida 32643
Phone: 386-454-1853
Description
O'Leno State Park is located on the banks of the
scenic and unique Santa Fe River, a tributary of
the Suwannee River. Within O'Leno, the Santa Fe
River disappears and flows underground for more
than three miles before it rises back to the surface
and becomes a surface stream at River Rise Preserve
State Park. O’Leno State Park and River Rise
Preserve combine together to feature this unique
geological feature. River Rise Preserve is within
short driving distance of O’Leno. O'Leno and
River Rise encompass over 6,000 acres in the Alachua
and Columbia Counties.
Hours of Operation
We are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a
year.
Driving Directions
O'Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles
north of High Springs.
ACTIVITIES
Full Facility Camping
O’Leno has 61 family campsites, each with
water, electric, in-ground grill, picnic table and
a centrally located bathhouse in each camping area.
Campsites can be reserved up to 11 months in advance.
Primitive Camping
Three youth camping areas, each with a covered pavilion,
campfire circle, cold showers and restroom facilities.
This is primitive camping with NO ELECTRIC.
Sweetwater Lake Camping Area - primitive camping
with fire circle and privy. You must hike approximately
6.5 miles to camping area and pack in all supplies
needed including water.
Horse Barn Camping Area - primitive camping with
fire circle, centrally located bathhouse and 20
stall horse barn are available. Please call the
park office at 386-454-1853 for more information.
RV's
O'Leno State Park provides 61 family campsites.
Approximately 55 of those sites can accomodate
RV type campers depending on the size of the camping
rig. Each site is equipped with electrical hookups
(30 and 50 AMP), potable water, an in-ground fire
ring, a picnic table and a centrally located bathhouse.
The dump station is located on park drive by the
administration office.
Cabins
Group camp facilities consist of 17 cabins, dining
hall with kitchen facility, recreation hall and
2 centrally located bathhouses that can be reserved
up to 1 year in advance. Individual cabins are available
for rental during the off season (September 1 -
May 1).
Canoeing
Explore the river by canoe and observe the area's
scenic beauty and wildlife. Canoe rentals are available
at the park ranger station for $3.00 per hour per
canoe or $15.00 per day per canoe.
Fishing
The Santa Fe River is an unpredictable fishing spot.
Sometimes the fish bite, sometimes they don't. A
Florida freshwater fishing license is required for
anyone 16 years of age or older who wants to cast
a line for bass, bream or catfish.
Nature Trails
O'Leno has two scenic walking trails, the River
Trail and the Limestone Trail.
The River Trail takes you along the river to
the "river sink" where the river disappears
underground. Alligators and turtles are sometimes
seen.
The Limestone Trail passes through a hardwood
hammock, past a limestone outcrop and then by
a pine forest.
There are an additional 13 miles of hiking and
biking trails available. These trails are well
maintained and marked.
Picnicking
Enjoy the parks picnic area with covered shelters
that are available on a first come first serve
basis overlooking the Santa Fe River.
Playground
Playground areas for children are located in the
picnic area for park visitors and Magnolia camping
Area for registered campers only.
Swimming
A refreshing swim in the designated swimming area
is a good way to enjoy the Santa Fe River. Keep
in mind there is NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY – SWIM
AT YOUR OWN RISK.
