Stand up Paddleboarders paddle through Oleta River

Oleta River State Park

Unwind and relax amid the beauty of Florida's largest urban park

Park Capacity

This park frequently reaches capacity, especially on weekends. If the park closes due to capacity issues, it will not reopen until the following day. Please consider this when planning your visit. 

Know Before You Go

Effective July 26, 2021: The Dragon's Tail and Gilligan's Island bike trails and the fishing pier are closed until further notice. 

 

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

3400 N.E. 163rd St.
North Miami Beach FL 33160

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Contact Info

305-919-1846

Welcome to Oleta River State Park

Thirty minutes from downtown Miami, this gorgeous park is bisected by its namesake waterway that winds through a natural oasis.

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Whether enjoying the 15 miles of off-road bicycling trails or paddling along lush mangrove forests, visitors find it difficult to believe that Oleta River State Park exists 30 minutes from downtown Miami. 

At just over a thousand acres, this natural oasis — Florida’s largest urban park — is a haven for mountain bikers, paddlers, anglers and swimmers. Enjoy a picnic along scenic Biscayne Bay or unwind at the end of a fishing pole.

There are rustic, air-conditioned cabins, too, along with a youth campground for organized groups. The park is also a welcomed stop for long-distance paddlers on the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail.  

Plan Your Visit

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Manager's Message

Discover the park through mountain biking and hiking on 14 miles of multiuse trails, or enjoy paddling and fishing.
Oleta River State Park
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Paddling Trips

Escape the city without leaving the city and explore Oleta River State Park's amazing natural habitat one paddle trip at a time.
Biking in Oleta
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Cycling at Oleta River

Jump on your bike and explore the miles of trails in Oleta River State Park, a wild and native world in the heart of Miami-Dade County.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Roller Blading
Roller Blading
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Swimming
Swimming
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Beach
Beach
Cabins
Cabins
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Gardens
Gardens
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Parking
Parking
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Shower Station

Oleta River State Park Photo Gallery

Bicyclers on Trail
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Oleta River State Park
Oleta River State Park
Oleta River State Park - Restoration
Seagrape Pavillion Oleta River State Park
Kayaker in Oleta River State Park
A view of the beach at Oleta River State Park
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The Beach at Oleta

In the hustle and bustle of Miami, idyllic Oleta River State Park is an oasis of water and sky.
A view of a trail by the water.
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Trails at Oleta

Off-road bicyclists deep in the woods at Oleta River State Park may find it surreal when they look up through the trees and catch sight of high rise condominiums.

People Make the Parks

Taylor Hodge, Oleta River State Park

Staff Spotlight, Taylor Hodge

Taylor’s love for nature and conservation made her a seamless fit for the park service. She likes to do everything in her power to preserve, protect and interpret native ecosystems.
Faith Gonzalez applies a wood stain to Oleta's new cabin bunk beds

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Faith has done everything from working at the ranger station to invasive species removal.
Friends of Oleta River State Park

Friends of Oleta River State Park

Friends of Oleta River State Park ensures the park’s success through project funding and volunteer support.

This Park is Recognized by:

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail

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