Manager's Message

NOTICE: The Magnolia Campground (Sites 1-31) has re-opened for reservations through Reserve America on October 6, 2009. The recent closing allowed staff to remove dead trees, establish campsite boundaries for improving buffer areas between the sites, and improvements to the road. We appreciate your patience for us to complete this work quickly within one month instead of the two proposed. Dogwood Campground (Sites 32-61) has remained open throughout this process.

O'Leno is located on the Santa Fe River north of High Springs, Florida. O'Leno State Park offers camping, fishing, and many miles of hiking and biking trails in a beautiful 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps era atmosphere. A large picnic area, grills, and children's playground provide a wonderful outdoor environment for group gatherings.

Camping in both the Family Campground and Youth Camps are very popular right now for visitors wishing to experience North Florida. Wildlife sightings are on the rise as animals extend their home ranges in search of seasonally available foods.

For visitors wishing to see the natural diversity that O’Leno State Park offers, explore our multi-use trails through 18 different natural plant communities shared with adjacent 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 Fee:

$5.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.

$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Camping Fee:

$18.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.

$5.00 per person, per night, plus tax: Primitive camping.

$1.00 per youth, per night, plus tax: Organized Youth and Adult Group Camping.

$5.00 per adult/chaperone, per night, plus tax: Organized Youth and Adult Group Camping.

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 $300.00 plus tax. This cost also includes the use of the dining 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.

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees:

$15.00 plus tax: Smaller four-table covered pavilion.

$50.00 plus tax: Large pavilion in picnic area.

OLeno State Park

410 S.E. Oleno Park Road
High Springs, Florida 32643
Phone: 386-454-1853
Fax: Contact Park for Number

Citizen Support Organization

Friends of O'Leno, Inc.
Friends of O'Leno, Inc.
P.O. Box 2879
High Springs, FL 32655