Message from the Manager

Silver River State Park is located on the eastern edge of the town of Ocala. Centrally located, the park is about an hour’s drive to either the west or east coast of Florida. If you are looking for a park that is close to shopping and modern conveniences but still offers you an opportunity to experience the "Real Florida", Silver River is the place for you. Within three miles of the park are several grocery stores and ten minutes east of the park is the Ocala National Forest. Silver Springs, Florida's oldest theme park, is five minutes from the park. Currently Silver Springs is offering top name country music on the weekends and their world famous glass bottom boats. Here is a list of upcoming events happening at Silver River State Park. On Saturday, February 21st at 9 a.m., join an Audubon guide for a bird watching hike. If historical events are more to your liking, then come and listen to the Florida Cracker Village tour on Feb. 28th at 3:30 p.m. or come to Pioneer Days on Saturday, March 13th. Pioneer Day offers visitors a chance to see historical reenactors in period dress cooking food, weaving crafts and providing historical accounts of what life was like in the "piney woods" of 1800's Florida. The event is all day long and free of charge to campers and day use visitors.

Whether you prefer camping or staying in one of our modern cabins, come up and enjoy this part of north central Florida. Vehicle entrance is $4.00 per vehicle and all events are free to campers and day use visitors. For additional information contact the park at (352) 236-7148.

Silver River State Park is one of the latest acquisitions in he Florida state park system. The park has more than 5,000 acres containing 14 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala, 1 mile south of S.R. 40 on S.R. 35.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00

The Silver River Museum and Environmental Center is open weekends and holidays. Admission is $2 per person, children under six are free.

Cabin Fee
All Year: $100.00 plus tax

Camping Fee
All Year: $21.00 plus tax

Pavilion Fee
Pavilion, Facility Rental $40.00 - $75.00 (plus tax)

Silver River State Park 1425 NE 58th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34470 Phone: 352-236-7148 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Robert LaMont