Primitive equestrian camping area (U.S. 27 entrance)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
River Rise Preserve State Park
State park in High Springs, Columbia County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 2 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
2 sites
0 with water and sewer at the site
Open year-round
Open 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year.
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Source: Florida State Parks reservations
State preserve near High Springs whose only camping is a primitive equestrian camp off U.S. 27 for up to 40 rigs or tents, with no hookups, a 20-stall barn and a restroom with showers. Reserve up to 60 days ahead or pay as a walk-in through the O'Leno State Park ranger station; not suited to RVers wanting hookups.
What stands out
- Primitive equestrian camp for up to 40 rigs or tents, no hookups
- 20-stall horse barn, first come first served
- 35+ miles of multiuse trails linked to O'Leno State Park
- Santa Fe River reemerges here after 3 miles underground
- Gated entrances; combination and fees through O'Leno ranger station
Sites
What this place offers
- Showers
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Well-behaved, leashed pets allowed in the camping area but not on the trails. Statewide 6-foot hand-held leash rule.
Arrival
- Open 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year.
Included in the rate: Primitive equestrian camping is $5 per person per night plus tax.
Other fees: Entrance $5 per vehicle (2-8 people), $4 single-occupant vehicle, $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers; paid at O'Leno State Park ranger station or by phone. Covered pavilion at horse barn $30 plus tax.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Three locked gated entrances (U.S. 441, Bellamy Road, U.S. 27); get the gate combination from O'Leno ranger station. The equestrian camp is at the U.S. 27 entrance.
Pets
- Leashed pets allowed in the camping area but not on the trails.
Rules
- Written proof of negative Coggins test required for every horse.
- Horses are not permitted at the water's edge.
- Park closes at sundown and day users must exit then.
Activities and nearby
- The Santa Fe River sinks in O'Leno State Park and reemerges here about 3 miles away as a circular pool.
- Canoes and kayaks cannot be launched from River Rise.
- Trails may close temporarily for prescribed fires or after heavy rain; call 386-454-1853 for trail conditions.
- Bellamy Road interpretive panels describe the 1824 federally funded road from St. Augustine to Tallahassee.
Ownership
- About 4,500 acres bought by the Florida Park Service in 1974; managed with O'Leno State Park.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
373 Southwest US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, 32643
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Overview, location, equestrian camp summary
- floridastateparks.org Equestrian camping details, reservations, pets, Coggins rule, entrances, trails, amenities
- floridastateparks.org Hours, entrance and camping fees, pavilion fee
- floridastateparks.org History
- floridastateparks.org Statewide pet leash and park rules
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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