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Florida State Parks will follow local orders requiring facial coverings or masks to provide for staff and visitor safety. These requirements vary from area to area. Our main priority is the safety of our guests and staff. We will continue to review operations on a daily basis and make additional operational changes as may be deemed necessary for protection of public health. Please review individual park pages for specific information for each location.

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HABITAT RESTORATION IN PROGRESS

Effective Nov. 24, 2020: Oleta River State Park is undertaking a resource management project to remove 28.5 acres of invasive Australian pines and other invasive plant species. The area will then be mulched and replanted with native species. Gilligan’s Trail, a popular off-road bike trail, will be closed in December 2020 and Spring 2021.

Limited Visitation at this Park

Effective Nov. 11, 2020: Oleta River State Park is open. Due to local orders, facial coverings or masks are required inside buildings for staff and visitor safety. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart.

 

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Stand up Paddleboarders paddle through Oleta River

Oleta River State Park

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

Bike Trail Update

The following bike trails are now open: Dragon's Gate, Dragon's Tail, Kitchen Sink, Robinson Ridge, Rocky Mile, Stairway to Heaven, and Psychopath. The remaining trails are closed.

Fishing Pier Closure

The fishing pier will be 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

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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.

Park Admission - Vehicle

Park Admission - Single Occupant or Motorcycle

Park Admission - Bicycle & Pedestrian

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.  

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Manager's Message

Discover the park through mountain biking and hiking on the park’s 14 miles of multi-use trails, or enjoy paddling and fishing. We welcome you to come out and enjoy this little piece of paradise and serenity within the heart of North Miami.
Oleta River State Park
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Paddling Trips

Escape the madness of the city without leaving the city and explore Oleta River State Park's amazing natural habitat one paddle trip at a time. Whether by kayak, canoe or paddle board, visitors can experience the native mangrove channels and the beautiful calm and quiet blue waters.
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
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible

Oleta River State Park Photo Gallery

Bicyclers on Trail
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Oleta River State Park
Oleta River State Park
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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 River

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 Miami's high-rise condominiums.

People Make the Parks

Victor Mercado_Park Ranger

Staff Spotlight

Two thumbs up for Park Ranger Victor Mercado, whose optimism, discipline, and good attitude have served him well at Oleta River State Park.
Faith Gonzalez applies a wood stain to Oleta's new cabin bunk beds

Volunteer Spotlight

Oleta is lucky to have a volunteer as versatile as Faith Gonzalez, who 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 continues to partner in the park’s success through both funding projects and volunteer support. The Friends are working to connect the community to the park and raise funds for educational programs, vehicles, equipment, b

This Park is Recognized by:

Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail

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