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Silver River State Park

 Park Information

1425 N.E. 58th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34470

(352) 236-7148

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Camping/Cabin Reservations

Map of Silver River State Park
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View down the river of big green trees and blue sky. Photo by R Jones.

 Welcome to Silver River State Park

This park has more than 10 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails.

The park is home to a pioneer cracker village and the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center. The center is operated by the Marion County School District in cooperation with the park and is open to the public on weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00. p.m. Admission to the Museum is $2.00 per person. Children under 6 are free. For more information please visit Silver River Museum

Visitors can canoe down the crystal clear river, hike or bike along one of the nature trails, or just sit and watch for the wide variety of birds and wildlife.

The picnic area features three pavilions with grills that may be rented for group outings and a playground for the youngsters.

For overnight stays, the park has a full facility campground and 10 luxury cabins.

Located east of Ocala, one mile south of State Road 40 on State Road 35.