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Florida - Marion County - Silver River State Park - Chris Varner

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Silver River State Park in Ocala, FL

 

 

Welcome to Silver River State Park

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.

 

 

Activities at Silver River State Park

  • Bicycling
  • Campfire Circles
  • Canoeing & Kayaking
  • Full Facility Camping
  • Horse Trail
  • Interpretive Exhibit
  • Nature Trails
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Wildlife Viewing

 

Park Hours

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Friday evenings and some holidays Silver River's gate remains open until 10:00 p.m. to provide convenient arrival for incoming campers.

 

Park Fees

  • Admission Fees $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people. $3.00 Single occupancy vehicle or motorcycles. Pedestrians, bicyclists, passengers in vehicles with holder of annual Individual Entrance Pass, Admission Fee $1.00.
  • The Silver River Museum and Environmental Center is open weekends and major holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $2 per person, children under six are free.
  • Cabin Fee All Year (no seasonal rates) $100.00 per night plus tax
  • Camping Fee All Year (no seasonal rates) $21.00 per night plus tax
  • Pavilion Fee Pavilion rental $40.00 (small) & $75.00 (large) plus tax. Regular park entry fees still apply.
  • Primitive Youth Camping - Children $1.00 per night; Adults $2.00 per night.(plus tax)
  • Canoe Rentals - $5.00 per hour; one hour free to walk the river trail to and from launch

 

Map/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.

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