River Rise Preserve State Park
About the Business
River Rise Preserve State Park, located at 373 US Highway 27 in High Springs, Florida, is a serene and beautiful natural oasis where visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. The park is known for the unique phenomenon where the Santa Fe River disappears underground in O'Leno State Park and reemerges 3 miles away at River Rise Preserve as a circular pool before continuing on its journey to the Suwannee River.
Surrounded by peaceful woods and towering trees, the park is a popular spot for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Anglers can spend a leisurely afternoon casting their lines into the river, while hikers and nature enthusiasts can explore the park's extensive trail system that spans over 35 miles. Equestrians, hikers, and fat-tire cyclists alike will find plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the park.
For those looking to extend their stay, the park offers a primitive equestrian camp with campsites, a bathhouse, and a 20-stall horse barn available on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you're looking to spend a day in nature or camp under the stars, River Rise Preserve State Park is a perfect destination for outdoor adventure.
Please note that effective Sept. 2, 2023, the park is open for day-use and equestrian camping with limited access to trails. For more information, please visit the park's Storm Updates page. You can enter the park through either the Little Shoals Entrance at 11330 S.E. County Road 135 or the Big Shoals Entrance at 18738 S.E. 94th St. in White Springs, FL.
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373 US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643, United States
Reviews
"Always enjoy taking the horses out to river rise and riding with friends and family. Nice big barn and plenty of camping space."
"Nice park. The trail we went on had no trash and was pretty clean. Really pretty view of where the river starts!"
"Great for MTB or FatBikes. Or even horses. We arrived and got great help from Park Ranger Josh who provided lots of details - very generous with his time and friendly. The maps at the start provide good directions and there are many other side trails too. Suggest bringing cash to pay for parking. Depending on the trail you can have a lot of loose sand or bumpy ride on horse tracks but you have lots of choices to get a good ride and long so you can pick what is best for you. My loop had a little too much loose sand - suggest staying away from the trails that run along the park boundary - they seem sandiest."
"I love this Park! Miles and miles of well marked trails and beautiful scenery."
"Extensive trails lead you to where the river rises back out of the ground, Sweetwater Lake, and all the way to O'Leno State Park. I hiked it, but mountain bikes and horses are also allowed on the trails. I saw two leashed dogs as well."
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