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Manager's Message

The park is beginning to show its Spring look of Dogwood blooms, wildflowers, green leaves on the trees, and gopher tortioses on the move. It is a beautiful time to visit before our summer influx of campers heading to nearby Itchetucknee Springs. The upper Santa Fe River has risen quickly from our recent rains, and may be either too high for safety or as the spring progresses too low for health concerns to rent canoes inside the park. Please call beforehand for water level information if canoing is your main interest in visiting the park. Please be mindful of discarded cigarettes and monitor your campfires to insure against starting a wildfire while in the park.

Camping in both the Family Campground and Youth Camps are very popular right now for visitors wishing to visit North Florida as it warms. Plan ahead by making reservations through Reserve America.

For visitors wishing to see the natural diversity that O’Leno State Park offers, explore our numerous trails for hikers or cyclists through 18 different natural plant communities shared with River Rise Preserve State Park.

- V. Morgan Tyrone, Park Manager

Welcome to OLeno 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. Located on U.S. 441, six miles north of High Springs.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about OLeno State Park, please call 386-454-1853.

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Hours of Operation

Florida state parks 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.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle (up to 8 passengers).
Single Car Occupant - $3.00
Motorcycle Fee (one or two persons) - $3.00
Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit - Admission Fee $1.00

Camping Fees - $15.00 per night (Full Facility)
Primitive camping - $4.00 per person per night.
Organized Youth and Adult Group Camping - $1.00 per youth. $2.00 per adult/chaperon.

Cabin Fees - During O'Leno's peak season of May through August, all 17 cabins must be rented together as a group. The cost for this group camp is $240.00 plus tax. This cost also includes the use of the dinning hall and recreation hall.

Individual cabins are available for rent September through April. Cabin costs vary between $25.00 to $150.00 (plus tax) depending on the cabin.

NOTE: Our cabins are not heated and do not have air conditioning.

For more information call 386-454-1853.

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees - Smaller four table covered pavilion - $15.00 + tax .
Large pavilion in picnic area - $50.00 + tax.