Manager's Message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to tropical storm conditions the Primitive Campground at O'Leno State Park is closed. O'Leno State Park may close as needed for our visitors safety. Please call ahead for current conditions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer is here and it's a great time to enjoy family outings. Located on the Santa Fe River, O'Leno State Park offers camping, fishing, and many miles of trails in a beautiful Civilian Conservation Corps era atmosphere. O'Leno is a great place for group gatherings with a large picnic area, grills, and children's play ground. Please call beforehand for water level information if swimming or canoeing is your main interest in visiting the park. Unfortunately, due to past drought conditions the river is still too low for these activities. Please be mindful of discarded cigarettes and monitor your campfires to insure against starting a wildfire while in the park. Camping in both the Family Campground and Youth Camps are very popular right now for visitors wishing to visit North Florida. Plan ahead by making reservations through Reserve America. For visitors wishing to see the natural diversity that OLeno State Park offers, explore our numerous trails for hikers or cyclists through 18 different natural plant communities shared with 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.