Region: Central

WEKIWA STATE PARKS
Apopka, FL

Contact Information
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712
Phone: 407-884-2008

Description
Wekiwa Springs State Park covers approximately 8,000 acres of beautiful vistas offering a glimpse of what Central Florida looked like when Timucuan Indians speared fish in the spring-fed creeks and stalked the uplands.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions
Wekiwa Springs State Park is approximately 20 minutes North of Orlando and approximately 45 minutes North of the attractions. It is easily located off Interstate 4 at exit 94. Take State Road 434 West to Wekiwa Springs Road. Turn right on Wekiwa Springs Rd. and travel approximately 4 miles to the park entrance which will be on the right. Please call the park if additional directions are needed.

ACTIVITIES

Full Facility Camping
Wekiwa Springs State Park has sixty (60) campsites. Each campsite has water, electricity, in-ground fire circle with a grill and a picnic table. There are two restroom facilities with showers. The sites do not have sewer hook-ups but there is a dump station conveniently located at the campground. Reservations can be made up to eleven (11) months in advance of the day you wish to arrive.

Primitive Camping
Each site will accommodate up to 10 people. Pets are not permitted at either site (horses are permitted at Big Fork).

Canoe Camping
There are two campsites in Wekiwa Springs State Park that can only be accessed by canoe or kayak. Otter Camp and Big Buck Camp are located on beautiful Rock Springs Run.

These campsites are primitive. Both sites have fire rings and can accommodate up to ten people each. Pets are not permitted at these campsites. Campers are required to be at the primitive camp site at least two hours before park closing to be permitted to camp.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented inside Wekiwa Springs State Park or at other liveries along Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River.

Youth Camping
Wekiwa Springs State Park has a primitive youth camping area as well as a Youth Camp facility with cabins.

Horse Trails
Horseback riders will enjoy the Tram Bed Horse Trail which is named for it's western portion-the bed of an old railroad line. It was constructed by hand about 100 years ago for use as a passenger line. Rails were never laid for the passenger line. Instead, the rail bed was used to haul pine logs on a narrow gauge line in the early 1900’s.

Nature Trails
Enjoy a leisurely walk on the boardwalk nature trail next to the spring. It is approximately 1/8-mile beginning at a bridge that overlooks the spring and lagoon. This trail will take you through the swamps of a river hammock to a dry sandhill ending at the trail head of the main hiking trail.

Hiking Trails
Take as short or as long of a hike as you wish, enjoying the wilderness and wildlife on 13.5 miles of hiking trails.

The trails are located in a wilderness area. Please take water, a compass and a map when utilizing them.

Bicycling
Cyclists of all levels can find a challenging and enjoyable ride in the park. The bicycle trail is approximately 9 miles long, but bicycles are also permitted on the 8 miles of horse trails. The park closes at sundown and you must exit the park at that time, so please plan your ride accordingly.

Persons under the age of 16 are required by State Law to wear a helmet while bicycling.
The trails are located in a wilderness area. Please take water, a compass and a map when utilizing them.

Canoeing & Kayaking
Enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of the park by canoe or kayak out on the Wekiva River or Rock Springs Run. Entrance fees are just $2.00 when entering via Wekiwa Springs Run. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at our concession. Guided trips and shuttles are also available. See the link to their website at the bottom of this page (Wekiwa Springs State Park Nature Adventures) or call them at 407-884-4311.

Fishing
Fishing is available at Sand Lake and on the Wekiva River. Fishing license is required.

Pavilion
There are two pavilions that are available for groups, such as family outings and company picnics. Each pavilion holds up to 100 people. There is electricity, water, a double grill and picnic tables in each pavilion. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance.

Picnicking
A picnic area including picnic tables and grills is located near the spring. A playground, volleyball court and horseshoe pit are also located in this area. Picnic tables are also provided at Sand Lake.