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Silver Springs State Park combines the charm of historic Florida with the crystal clear beauty of one of the last uninhabited spring fed rivers in the state. One of the largest springs in the state, Silver Springs hosts abundant native wildlife all around the spring and along the five mile Silver River before it flows out of the park boundary into the legendary Ocklawaha River. Park concessions offer traditional glass bottom boat tours on historic boats, canoe/kayak rentals, food services, events, family celebrations, and more. Entrance to the Spring Side of the park is directly off State Road 40 while camping/cabin rentals entrance is one mile south on State Road 35. Be sure to visit our Cultural exhibits in both the Education Center and the Silver River Museum. For more information call 352-236-7148. For further information on this campground, please click on the following link: click here |
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Silver Springs State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of SR 40 on SR 35. From Interstate 75, take exit 352 onto SR 40 east, about 9 miles to SR 35. From Interstate 95 take exit 268 to SR 40 west, about 60 miles to SR 35, then left 1 mile to park entrance. Or call the park at (352) 236-7148 |
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The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late pleasecontact the park prior to 5 PM on the day of your arrival. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the following pet camping rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or check out of the campground. Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at all Florida State Parks. For the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here . Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas. All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. This rule does not apply to horses and pack animals brought in for equestrian trail use. Pets must be well-behaved at all times. In campgrounds, pets must be confined in the owner's camping unit during designated quiet time hours, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. At other times, pets may be left unattended on the owner's campsite for no more than 30 minutes and must be leashed. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Pets that are noisy, vicious, dangerous, disturbing or intimidating to other persons or pets, or which damage park resources, are considered to be nuisances and will not be permitted to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds or fish, must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Captive wild species, whether native or non-native and barnyard animals, except horses, are prohibited. Dogs, cats and other pets must be vaccinated as per Chapter 828, F.S. Florida Law. Owners do not need written proof of vaccination when registering to camp. Equestrians are required, upon request, to provide proof of negative Coggins test (EIA test) for each horse on areas administered by the division in accordance with F.A.C. 5C-18.010, 5C-18.011. This also applies to miniature horses that are service animals. Pets are not allowed at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Park because of the captive wildlife. The park provides complimentary kennels at the main entrance of the park on US 19 for those visitors traveling with pets. They are self-service and free. Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed. No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by aresponsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented. |