Oleno State Park
High Springs, Florida
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29°54'55.2"N 82°34'45.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Florida |
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Here's a memoir from a long-time O'Leno fan: "When I was a little girl the rangers kept a cage of rattlesnakes near the front of the park. The cage was made of wood, up on legs, and the open part was covered in fine mesh sturdy screen. I can remember not wanting to...Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Fees: Yes
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From High Springs, Florida
- Head northwest on NE 1st Ave toward N Main St (39 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Main St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto US-41 N/US-441 N/N W Santa Fe BlvdContinue to follow US-41 N/US-441 N(6.2 mi)
- Turn right onto SE Sprite Loop (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto SE Oleno Park RdDestination will be on the right(1.9 mi)
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