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Silver River State Park

Ocala, Florida

Contact Information
1425 NE 58th Avenue
Ocala, 34470
(352) 236-7148

 

Reservation Information: 1-800-326-3521

Driving Directions
Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of S.R. 40 on S.R. 35.


Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Silver River State Park is one of the latest acquisitions in he Florida state park system. The park has more than 5,000 acres containing 14 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails.

Park Activities

Bicycling, Cabins, Full Camping, Group Camping, Youth Camping, Canoeing, Nature Trails, and Visitor Center

Cabins
Silver Rivers offers ten new cabins that will sleep a maximum of six people each. Each cabin has a full dining area, two bedrooms, one bath, stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, gas fireplace, heating and air-conditioning, screened porch, dishes, pots & pans, silverware, linen, towels, picnic tables and rockers on the porch. All you need is food and your personal items.

Full Facility Camping
Fort King & Sharpes Ferry Camping Areas
Come and enjoy our new 59 site campground. All our sites are very spacious and can easily handle any size camping unit you may have. As well as being very spacious, each site offers water and electric hook-ups with 30 amp service and 6 sites with 50 amp service. Also available is a separate dump station for holding tanks.

Canoeing
The Silver River is one of the most beautiful and peaceful rivers you will ever paddle. With two launching points, it’s up to you how much of a work out you will get from your ride. The most popular launching point is from Ray’s Wayside Boat Basin at the western foot of the Ocklawaha bridge on State highway 40. The other option is to launch from the end of our River Trail. This does require you to carry your vessel .6 miles from the parking lot to the River.


Rainbow Springs State Park

Dunnellon, Florida 34432
The Rainbow River is popular for swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the headsprings. A picnic area at the spring includes tables, grills, and pavilions. For large gatherings, private pavilions can be reserved. The Campground Entrance with a full-facility campground is about nine miles from the day use area.  Read more





River Rise Preserve State Park

High Springs, Florida 32643
Equestrians can explore over 20 miles of trails and end the day camping overnight with their horses. Located near the entrance to the park, the horse camp has primitive campsites, restrooms, and a 20-stall horse barn available on a first-come-first-served basis. Equestrian fees and camping fees are paid first at O´Leno State Park before entering River Rise State park.   Read more






San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

Alachua, Florida 32615
The park offers outdoor adventure to hikers, off-road bicyclists, horseback riders, and nature lovers. To ensure solitude and quiet for a true wilderness experience, the southern two-thirds of the park is designated for hiking only. The northern third of the park has horse trails, off-road cycling, and hiking. Equestrians must carry proof of a negative Coggins test. Read more






Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

White Springs, Florida 32096
In Craft Square, visitors can watch demonstrations of quilting, blacksmithing, stain glass making, and other crafts, or visit the gift shop. Hiking, bicycling, canoeing, and wildlife viewing are popular activities. Miles of trails wind through some of the most scenic areas of North Florida. For overnight stays, visitors can camp in the full-facility campground or stay in a cabin.  Read more