O’Leno State Park OLeno State Park is located outside of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county located off I-75 just below Lake City, Florida. The day we visited the park there was a light breeze and a sprinkling rain. The thick overhead trees will help keep you cool during the summer. There were some volunteers along the paved road taking care of an old tree that had fallen over the road. The two camping areas were great with lots of space, trees, clean bathhouses, a picnic table, barbeque grill, water, and electricity. The day was perfect and we got to see lots of spring birds flitting around. The road leading into the first camping area is a little rough and could use some work but if you go slow you should be okay. Take a look at the gallery below for pictures from all over the park including the camping facilities. This is one of the oldest Florida State Parks and has a rich history. There is a historical museum open to the public with artifacts from the original town of O’Leno and the CCC camp that was the start of the current site in the 1940’s. There are some cabins on the property that is available for rental by groups that include the use of the Cookhouse. The sad part is the Sante Fe River is so low right now that there has been no swimming since October 2011. Check with the Park Ranger before you go if you want to swim, canoe or kayak. We are praying for lots of rain over the next few months to return the area to its glory. This State Park has some activities every month and you can find out about these from the website as well or even the Friends of O’Leno website below. Costs: $5.00 per vehicle for the day $18.00 per night Camping RV Camping Sites: 15 Feet-Back In (2) 30 Amp 20 Feet-Back In (2) 30 Amp 25 Feet-Back In (10) 30 Amp 30 Feet-Back In (12) 30 Amp 35 Feet-Back In (8) 30 Amp 40 Feet-Back In (2) 30 Amp 42 Feet-Back In (2) 50 Amp (6) 30 Amp 45 Feet-Back In (1) 50 Amp (2) 30 Amp 50 Feet-Pull Through (1) 30 Amp O’Leno State Park 410 S.E. O’Leno Park Road High Springs, Florida 32643 (386) 454-1853 https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Oleno WHERE YOU CAN GET WHAT YOU NEED Farmers Market – noon til 6 pm every Thursday and now on the 1st Saturday of each month Farmers Market – Local farmers and vendors offer their goods for sale. Organically grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, food, old-fashioned kettle Korn, crafts and more! Plantation Oaks – 201 NE 1st Avenue – High Springs, FL 32643 GROCERIES Winn-Dixie 20303 N US Highway 441 # 160 High Springs, FL (386) 454-3067 Family Dollar #5883 205 NW Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL (386) 454-5243 Island Food Store 610 Northwest 1st Avenue High Springs, FL (386) 454-3281 Kangaroo Express 410 North West Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL (386) 454-2078 S & S Food Stores 905 South Main Street High Springs, FL (386) 454-4818 Sunrise Food Mart 830 Northwest 1st Avenue High Springs, FL (386) 454-36341 GAS Chevron 18603 NW CR-236 I – 75 High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 462-3310 CITGO 18501 NW CR-236 I-75 High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 462-5100 Sunoco 610 NE 1st Ave High Springs, Fl 32643 (386) 454-3281 Chevron 830 Nw 1st St High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-3654 Chevron 401 N Main St US-441 High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 464-2957 Propane Gas -Tank Exchange S & S Food Store #48 905 South Main Street High Springs, 32643 (386) 454-4818 Ferrellgas #4417 415 Northeast 1st Avenue High Springs, 32643 386-454-1883 Winn Dixie #30 – Jacksonville 1070 NW Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, 32643 (386) 454-4845 CLEAN YOUR CLOTHES High Springs Coin Laundry 1050 N US Hwy 441 High Springs, Fl 32643 (386) 454-1414 Sudzee Dudz 210 NW Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-9309 PLACES TO EAT Alice Parkside Restaurant 215 NW Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1166 Bev’s Better Burgers 639 NE Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-3131 Bev’s Burger Cafe 315 NE Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-9434 Catering To You 3128 NE 48th Ave High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-7826 Charlies Rib Shack 22203 NW 198th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 (352) 538-3315 Coffee Clutch 55 N Main St High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-7593 Gallop’In Garys 825 NW State Road 45 High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-8996 Gallopin Garys 3350 NE 48th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-8996 Gallopin Gary’s 113 SW Barney St High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-8996 Gator Q BBQ Wings & Things 222 NE 1st Ave High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-9823 Great Outdoors Restaurant 65 N Main St High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1288 Hardee’s 10 NW Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1933 J & C Coconut 15 NE 2nd Ave High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1321 Lord Munchies Pizza Winn-Dixie Plaza, High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-3122 Mad Hatter’s Cafe 25 NE 1st Ave High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-5700 Pepperoni’s Pizzeria Inc 19975 NW 244th St Unit 10 High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-3858 Santa Fe Bar PO Box 459 High Springs, FL 32655 (386) 454-9461 Sonny’s Office 101 NE Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-2101 Spring’s Diner 615 NW Santa Fe Blvd High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-5775 Springs Diner 505 N Main St High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-0935 Station Bakery & Cafe 20 NW Railroad Ave High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-4943 Subway 19975 NW 244th St High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-5302 Zheng’s First Wok 1042 NW Santa Fe Blvd Ste 7 High Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-1935 MEDICAL TREATMENT Alachua Family Medical Center 14819 Northwest 140th Street Alachua, FL 32615 (386) 462-1327 Solantic Baptist Urgent Care 3925 Northwest 43rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 371-1777 Emergency Medical Center 6121 Northwest 1st Place Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 331-4357 WHAT IS CLOSE BY River Rise Preserve State Park has rough Equestrian Camping with a barn and bathroom but no bathhouse, hiking, fishing, picnicking and 20 miles of riding trails. Blue Springs Park – Privately Owned has swimming, camping, canoeing, and kayaking. They also have a concession stand and rents out canoes, kayaks, and tubes for the various swimming holes and along the Santa Fe River. Camping and swimming for the day have a per person price. High Springs Campground – Private Local Campground with facilities for tents, RVs, and a swimming pool. They also offer FREE WIFI for their campers. Grady House Bed and Breakfast – Non-Smoking Inn with Free WIFI, plush accommodations and private baths with each room. Check out their website it is very nice. Some Websites to Visit: City of High Springs – http://highsprings.us/ High Springs Chamber of Commerce – http://www.highsprings.com/web/index.php Friends of O’Leno – http://friendsofoleno.org/ MAP OF HIGH SPRINGS AREA OUR PICTURES OF OLENO STATE PARK IN A MOVIE