Rock Springs Run State Reserve

State park in Sorrento, Lake County, Florida

Aerial view of Rock Springs Run State Reserve
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State park with 3 sites

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.

3 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Open year-round

Open 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., 365 days a year; weekend hunts September/October through January close some trails

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Source: Florida State Parks reservations

Large wilderness reserve near Sorrento with only primitive camping: an equestrian camp for visitors with horses and two canoe-in sites on Rock Springs Run, all reserved by phone through Wekiwa Springs State Park. No RV hookups; a concessionaire rents a riverfront group house and glamping tents.

What stands out

  • Only primitive camping: equestrian camp and two canoe-in sites on Rock Springs Run
  • 17 miles of horse trails and a horse barn with stalls
  • Riverfront Hammock House for groups up to 16 with a private 9-stall horse barn
  • Seasonal hunting weekends close some trails
  • New entrance off Wekiva River Road; GPS often routes to the wrong road

Sites

Primitive equestrian camp (horse barn area)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

Canoe-in primitive campsites (Indian Mound, Buffalo Tram)

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
2

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible bathhouse

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible bathhouse
  • Horse stalls at the horse barn
  • 17 miles of horse trails, 14 miles of hiking, 15 miles of multi-use bike trails
  • Flowing well for horses (non-potable)
  • Guided trail rides by Rock Springs Guest Ranch (ages 8+, 300 lb limit)
  • Historic Ethel Cemetery (1880)

Cabins and rentals

Rental

Sleeps
16
Bathroom
Yes

Historic Hammock House on the Wekiva River, run by concessionaire Rock Springs Guest Ranch: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, game room, full kitchen, private river access for paddle craft, private 9-stall horse barn; up to two dogs for a small fee; cleaning fee extra. Call 844-779-7625.

Glamping tent

Sleeps
6
Bathroom
Not listed

Rock Springs Guest Ranch glamping tents: queen bed with twin bunk plus twin trundle, hotel-quality linens; up to 4 adults or families up to 6. Rates not stated.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed
  • Conflicting: the Pets section says pets are not permitted at any primitive camping sites (horses only in the horse camp), while the canoe camping section says pets are permitted per the Pet Policy. Pets allowed on trails on a 6-ft leash. Hammock House allows up to two dogs for a fee.

Arrival

  • Open 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., 365 days a year; weekend hunts September/October through January close some trails

Included in the rate: Primitive equestrian camping $5 per person per night.

Other fees: Honor admission $3 per vehicle (up to 8), $2 pedestrian/bicyclist/extra passenger.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • Entrance moved to Rock Springs Reserve Road / Wekiva River Road, Sorrento, leading directly to primitive camping; old SR 429 South entrance opens only for hunters.
  • GPS may route you to Deerwood Farms Rd: do not turn there; continue 0.5 mile on SR 46 to the stop sign, turn right, then straight onto Wekiva River Rd; entrance 0.5 mile on the right.

Pets

  • Statewide limit of 4 pets per campsite, 6-ft leash.

Rules

  • Proof of negative Coggins required; horses not permitted in the spring run.

Activities and nearby

  • No swimming, tubing or Wekiva River access at the reserve; swimming and tubing at Kelly Park/Rock Springs, 400 E. Kelly Park Rd (Orange County).
  • Canoe/kayak rentals, overnight trips and shuttles via Wekiwa Springs Adventures (888-8-WEKIWA).
  • Guided horseback tours by Rock Springs Guest Ranch through the lost town of Ethel, ages 8+, 300 lb weight limit, 844-779-7625.

Accessibility

  • Restroom and shower near the horse stalls is ADA accessible with ADA parking in front; two accessible parking spaces.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Co-managed with FWC for hunting; on select hunt weekends some trails close and hunt areas are posted.

Also worth knowing

  • Ethel Cemetery is the oldest known cemetery in Lake County (1880); Florida scrub-jays live in the sand pine scrub.

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Where you'll be

30601 CR 433, Sorrento, FL, 32776

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