O'Leno State Park

O'Leno State Park

A suspension bridge built by the CCC and other structures are nestled among the trees on the banks of the Santa Fe River

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective Dec. 21, 2023: All trails at O'Leno State Park are temporarily closed due to high river levels.

Suspension Bridge Closed

Effective Aug. 26, 2022: The suspension bridge is closed until further notice. 

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road
High Springs FL 32643

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Contact Info

386-454-1853

Welcome to O'Leno State Park

One of Florida's first state parks, O'Leno State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.


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The park is located along the banks of the scenic Santa Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, and 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 River Rise Preserve State Park.

O’Leno State Park offers visitors the opportunity to unwind in a natural setting. Enjoy a day of hiking or biking on the park’s shaded trails. The Santa Fe River is a beautiful spot to launch a canoe or try your hand at fishing along its banks.

Pavilions are located along the river’s edge, providing a serene backdrop for picnicking and relaxing.

The shady, full-facility campground is the perfect place for a relaxing overnight stay. O’Leno State Park is located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.

Plan Your Visit

Portrait of Dennis Parson.
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Manager's Message

For visitors wishing to see the natural diversity that O'Leno State Park offers, explore our multiuse trails through 18 different natural plant communities shared with adjacent River Rise Preserve State Park.
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Hike O'Leno

O’Leno State Park and neighboring River Rise Preserve State Park have over 20 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails between them. Some of the best hiking in the state of Florida is here.
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Camp at O'Leno

If you’ve ever been to O’Leno State Park, you know that there is enough to do here to fill weeks, if not longer. So why not extend your stay?

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Camping
Camping
Camping Primitive
Camping Primitive
Camping, Devel. Group
Camping, Devel. Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Reunions and Gatherings
Reunions and Gatherings
Swimming
Swimming
Tours
Tours
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Campfire Circles
Campfire Circles
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Meetings and Retreats
Meetings and Retreats
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Museum
Museum
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Recycling
Recycling
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV

Welcome to O'Leno State Park

O'Leno Flowers
O'Leno
O'Leno Swimming
O'Leno
O'Leno Dogwoods
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A field of tall grasses and wildflowers
O'Leno
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Santa Fe River and Sink

A half-mile downstream from the main parking area at O’Leno State Park, the Santa Fe River disappears for a little over 3 miles before resurfacing.
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Wild Places of O'Leno

O’Leno State Park contains 18 distinct natural communities, making it one of the most diverse parks in Florida.

People Make the Parks

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Staff Spotlight

Born and raised in High Springs, Florida, Donna Brown has known O'Leno her entire life.
Friends of O'Leno

Friends of O'Leno

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

This Park is Recognized by:

National Register of Historic Places

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