
Silver River State Park
Ocala, Florida(View other Ocala area campgrounds)
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Ownership: State GovernmentOfficial website: floridastateparks.org
Posted by: Mongoose on June 11, 2009
Description
This park has more than 10 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails.The park is home to a pioneer cracker village and the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center. The center is operated by the Marion County School District in cooperation with the park and is open to the public on weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00. p.m. Admission to the Museum is $2.00 per person. Children under 6 are free. For more information please visit Silver River Museum
Visitors can canoe down the crystal clear river, hike or bike along one of the nature trails, or just sit and watch for the wide variety of birds and wildlife.
The picnic area features three pavilions with grills that may be rented for group outings and a playground for the youngsters.
For overnight stays, the park has a full facility campground and 10 luxury cabins.
Located east of Ocala, one mile south of State Road 40 on State Road 35.
Directions
Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of S.R. 40 on S.R. 35. From Interstate 75, take exit 352 onto SR 40 east, about 9 miles to SR 35. From Interstate 95 take exit 268 to Route 40 west, about 60 miles to SR 35.Activities
Biking, Canoeing & Kayaking, Camping, Equine & Hiking Trails,Wildlife Viewing, and a Museum. Their are nearby off-road MTB trails to ride at Santos and north of Ocala in the Newberry/Gainesville area.Guidebooks
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida
- Moon Florida RV Camping
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Reservation info
All Reservations for State parks must be made through Reserve America:http://www.reserveamerica.com/Camping/SILVER RIVER SP/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=campDetail&contractCode=FL&parkId=281203
Fees
$21 per night - $100 per night (cabin)Photos from Silver River State Park
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