Rock Springs Run State Reserve

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DESCRIPTION: "Sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, swamps, and miles of pristine shoreline along Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River make this reserve a refuge of natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy bicycling, hiking, or horseback riding along 17 miles of trails. Guided trail rides and horse rentals are available. Primitive campsites on Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River are accessible by canoe only. Equestrian camping facilities are available. Campsites can be reserved by calling Wekiwa Springs State Park.

Rock Springs Run Reserve is co-managed with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the purpose of hunting. On select weekends from September through January, hunting is permitted within designated areas of the Reserve. During these hunt weekends the park is open for normal activities, however, to protect our visitors, some trails will be closed. All hunting areas and trail closures are clearly posted. For more information about hunting and trail closures, please Call Wekiwa Springs State Park at (407) 884-2009.

There is no swimming or access to the Wekiva River at Rock Springs Runs State Reserve."

"Rock Springs Run is an eight-mile river that forms the boundary between Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve. Rock Springs Run eventually flows into the Wekiva River, which then runs 15 miles and empties into the St. Johns River. The Wekiva River Basin includes Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run, the Wekiva River, Blackwater Creek and Seminole Creek. These waterways comprise the first congressionally-designated National Wild and Scenic River basin in Florida."
CANOE CAMPING: "Canoe Camping: Two primitive canoe campsites are accessible only by canoe or kayak. Indian Mound and Buffalo Tram are two beautiful campsites located on Rock Springs Run. Travel to either site can begin from any livery along the Wekiva River or inside Wekiwa Springs State Park. Please refer to the canoe travel times located in the Canoeing & Kayaking section on the Wekiwa Springs State Park Activities page and the Canoe Map for location information.

These campsites are primitive. Both sites have fire rings and can accommodate up to 10 people each. Pets are permitted at these campsites in accordance with our Pet Policy. Campers are required to be at the primitive camp site at least two hours before park closing. Campers have no vehicle access to these sites.

Reservations are required and can be made no more than 60 days in advance by calling Wekiwa Springs State Park at 407.884.2009 to make reservations.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented inside Wekiwa Springs State Park or at other liveries along Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River. You can even plan trips to include other canoe sites located in Wekiwa Springs State Park. Further information on overnight canoe or kayak rentals, shuttles, or guided trips can be obtained at Nature Adventures or by calling 1.407.884.4311.

HOURS: "Rock Springs Run State Reserve is open from 8 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., 365 days a year. The park office hours at Wekiwa Springs State Park are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday." - FL State Parks
FEES: "Honor Admission Fee: $3.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people per vehicle, $2.00 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Primitive equestrian camping fees: $5.00 per person per night."
PHONE: (407) 884-2009
ANDY'S NOTE: Call them to see when hunting season is and what you should know about it before you visit the reserve.

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