Silver Springs State Park Paddling & Hiking & Camping

CAMPING: For camping link information and campsites (make your own), I'm on #17 in Loop SF-2: https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings
Check-in time for campsites is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 1:00 p.m.
VERY IMPORTANT - The campground is not located in the same place as the Kayak launch below.
Silver Springs State Park Paddling trip 5 miles one way
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488

PADDLE: SUNDAY at 10:00 AM. We will paddle 5 miles between the main entrance at Silver Springs to the boat launch at Ray Wayside County Park (separate admission fees may apply).
If you need to rent, you must rent your Kayak - link here https://silversprings.com/paddling/
Private Vessels: If you’re bringing your own vessel (kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard), there is a $4 launch fee per vessel, plus park admission of $2 per person. Transport services from Ray Wayside Park are additional.
If you decide to paddle each way and back (10 miles), please keep in mind that the slight current of 3-5 mph may not seem like much but it can be tiring after 5 miles of paddling upriver.
https://silversprings.com/paddling/

Save time: Fill out the Pre-Arrival online Waiver before you arrive. It will be automatically emailed and/or texted to you after you make a reservation.

HIKE: a**bout 5 miles (later on Sunday or Monday morning)
Fort King Loop Trail 2.2 miles (shorter Hike)
Fort King Loop & Ross Allen Loop 4.4 miles (longer hike)

***Also, if you want to walk to where the glass-bottom boats are, this is the trail to and from the camping area.
Spring Trail to the Silver Springs Park (headwaters of the Silver River)
4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Ocala, Florida.

You MUST be on the list to hike with us.
NOTE: We hike as a group; participants must be able and willing to hike the entire route at a fast pace. We cannot allow anyone to try to find their way back to the car alone, should they decide they don’t want to continue.

BRING: Bring enough water for your day and snacks. And if needed, bring sunscreen, a hat, bug repellent, and anything you need to make your hike comfortable. We will take small regular breaks.

IF HEAVY RAINS OCCUR IN THE PRECEDING DAYS, THERE MAY BE WATER TO WADE THROUGH. Hikers, please wear closed-toe shoes.
The hike will be canceled without notice in the event of heavy rain or other inclement weather. Please check the local forecast before arriving.