Region: Central

ROCK SPRINGS RUN STATE PARKS
Sorrento, FL

Contact Information
c/o Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712
Phone: 407-884-2008

Description
Rock Springs Run State Reserve is nearly 14,000 acres of a wide variety of plant communities typically found throughout Central Florida's landscape. The property was purchased in March 1983 for habitat preservation, watershed protection and to provide recreational opportunities in the Central Florida area. Additional purchases in 1991 and 1995 have formed a vast wilderness in Orange and Lake Counties.

Hours of Operation
Rock Springs Run State Reserve is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. 365 days a year.

Driving Directions
Rock Springs Run State Reserve is located in Sorrento, approximately 30 miles north of Orlando. From Interstate 4, take Exit 101C and travel west on State Road 46 for approximately ten miles to the park entrance located at the beginning of County Road 433. The park entrance is approximately 3 miles west of the Wekiva River bridge on State Road 46.

ACTIVITIES

Canoe Camping
There are two canoe campsites in Rock Springs Run State Reserve that can only be accessed by canoe. Indian Mound is located on the beautiful and serene Rock Springs Run.

Horse Camping
Primitive Horse camping is available inside the Rock Springs Run State Reserve. Camping is only available to those camping with horses. Fees are dependent upon the ratio of campers to horses, so please call the Ranger Station at Wekiwa Springs State Park at 407-884-2008 for exact fee information. Reservations are required and can be made up to 11 months in advance. To make reservations call 407/884-2008. An accurate count of campers and horses is required for all reservations.


Nature Trails
There are 14 miles of hiking and biking trails in Rock Springs Run State Reserve. The trail takes visitors through sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, and hardwood swamps. Visitor also have foot access to the serene, tannic waters of Rock Springs Run. These trails are located in a wilderness area. Please use caution and take water, a compass and a map when using these trails.

Canoeing
Rock Springs Run State Reserve does not have launch facilities for your canoes. You can travel through the Reserve via Rock Springs Run, however you must launch from outside locations.