A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

V. Morgan Tyrone

Like its adjacent neighbor, O'Leno State Park, River Rise Preserve State Park is cool enough now in the mornings and late afternoons to enjoy the extensive trail system comfortably before the mid day heat.  Please remember to have a cell phone, trail map, and water while hiking, biking, or horseback riding on the trails for your safety and enjoyment. With the multiuse trails being used by hikers, bikers and equestrians please remember to share and use trail etiquette. Located on the Santa Fe River, River Rise Preserve State Park offers primitive equestrian camping, fishing, and 34 miles of multi-use trails through 18 different natural communities. To access River Rise Preserve SP it is necessary to first go to O'Leno State Park's Ranger Station (6 miles north on US 441) to pay, request the gate combination, or register for equestrian camping; unless you are already within O'Leno and access the Preserve by trail.

Ticks are prevalent at River Rise Preserve SP because of our healthy deer population. We sell tick repellant at the O'Leno Ranger Station for your protection but please be aware that it is not for application directly to skin, only upon clothing or other material.

At this time we are experiencing a severe draught in North Central Florida which has created recent wildfires in our area. Please be cognizant of this fact while camping or visiting our park. We ask that no camper leave their campfires unattended, to suppress campfires upon departure, and to "field strip" all cigarettes and cigars before disposal to limit our wildfire danger within and outside the park. We appreciate your adherence to this policy.

GETTING HERE

GET INVOLVED

• For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.

CONCESSIONAIRES

PET POLICY

• Florida State Parks Pet Policy
• Pets are not permitted in the park.

Florida State Parks Information Center (850) 245-2157
Florida Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32399