Wekiwa Springs State Park

About Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park, a state park in Palm Beach County, Florida, is located on the headwaters of the Wekiva River and offers Central Florida a unique opportunity to look back in time to the time when the Timukuan Indians fished and hunted in the area. Just an hour away from most of Florida's attractions, weki Wa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural environment, enjoy a picnic and swim in the cool springs.

Thirteen kilometers of hiking trails offer opportunities for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Canoeists and kayakers can paddle the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run, and canoe or kayak rentals are also available. The options for camping include a fully equipped campsite with primitive campsites, as well as a variety of day-to-day options - camping, such as campsites, cabins and tents.

Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run, as well as a variety of hiking, biking and horse riding tours for all ages and abilities.

The first Indians are believed to have lived in the area, beginning around 8500 BC and continuing until their expulsion in the 19th century. In the mid-19th century, the area was mainly used for agriculture and mills, but after the Civil War, a tourism industry was added and hotels and other attractions were built along the source.

Turpentine was an important economic activity until the end of the 19th century and continued until the late 1930s. During the Great Depression, the area was worked on by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Land Management.

The grooves in the turpentine were cut into the trees to be used for the extraction of cat hair. The cat's face can still be seen on some of the ancient jaws, as well as the remains of its whiskers - like claws.

In the 1930s the area was also heavily forested, and old wooden roads and railways left by loggers can still be seen today. In 1941, the Apopka Sports Club bought the Wilson Cypress estate and used it for recreational purposes, but in 1969, the State of Florida bought it to use it as a state park. Since its opening in 1970, visitors from all over the country and the world have enjoyed this place of true Florida.

Wekiwa Springs State Park is one of the largest state parks in the state of Florida, with more than 1,000 acres of open space and over 1.5 million square feet of parking space.

Wekiwa Springs State Park has sixty (60) campsites, and each campsite has its own parking lot, picnic area and water access.

There is a landfill site near each campsite and each pitch has a drainage connection. Each campsite has two toilets and showers, as well as water and drainage connections to the park's water supply.

Reservations for the campsite and the next day can be made for Reserve America by calling 800 - 326 - 3521. Wekiwa Springs State Park also offers a limited number of day and night campsites available for reservations. Reservations can only be made for the first day of your trip and no more than one day before your desired arrival date.

Give your children a quiet afternoon before bed by explaining the sights and sounds of Wekiwa Springs. From black bears to insects, borrowing from the library is a fun way to experience the real Florida for your child. For more information, contact Ranger Station or call 800 - 326 - 3521 for a full list of available campsites and reservations.

Otter Camp and Big Buck Camp are located along the beautiful Rock Springs Run, and there are several other campsites in Wekiwa Springs State Park that are accessible only by canoe or kayak.
The locations themselves are shown on the canoe map on the right of the screen, and you can start your journey to any of these places in just a few minutes by canoe, kayak or even on foot.

Each of these places has a fire alarm system and pets are not allowed on the campsites, but all have space for up to ten people. Rates are $4 per person per night plus taxes and all locations have fire alarm systems and systems.

If the park is closed and campers are allowed to camp, they can stay on the canoe campsite, but they do not have access to the pitches. Reservations on this page must be made at least 24 hours in advance and no later than the day of the event.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented at Wekiwa Springs State Park, and you can even plan your run in advance for a day of canoeing, kayaking or other activities.

Please note that the travel time specified in the Canoeing and Kayaking section in conjunction with the "Canoe Map" can be used to plan your trip. Visit the Nature Adventures website for more information on guided tours and other activities in Wekiwa Springs State Park. The springs are located on the south side of the park, where you can spread a blanket, have a picnic and refresh yourself with water.

Swimming equipment and persons of all sizes are allowed in the swimming area, but children and non-swimmers should always be accompanied by an adult swimmer.

The swimming pool is open from 8 am until the park closes, but diving and jumping are not allowed. Swimming is allowed in advance - until and after the race, as well as on the beach and on the picnic area.

There are no lifeguards in this area, so snorkelers and swimmers do this at their own risk and do not swim in the water without a lifeguard.

Admission to Wekiwa Springs Run is only $2 and you can start your journey in the park or walk in from the parking lot on the south side of the road, just outside the creek entrance.

Canoe and kayak rentals are available at a reduced rate, and guided tours and shuttles are also available from the parking lot at Wekiwa Springs State Park and the creek entrance.

Call 884-4311 or visit the Nature Adventures website to learn more about the park and its activities.

Please respect the wildlife in the park and the public's right to free and open access to Wekiwa Springs State Park.

The time shown here serves as a screen for planning your trip, but the approximate downstream journey time is one and a half hours plus or minus half an hour. To approximate the driving time upstream, multiply the driving time downstream by one - and - one - half a minute and multiply it by two - one third of an hour, etc.

In Wekiwa Springs State Park, south of the park entrance, there is a picnic area with picnic tables and barbecues. A playground, volleyball court and horseshoe pit are also located in this area.

Near the sand lake there are two gazebos and picnic tables, and on the beach at the southern end of the park there is also a picnic table.

The pavilion can accommodate 100 people and reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance, and the pavilion is open on weekends from 11 am to 4 pm.

Booking the pavilion guarantees that the park will remain closed on busy days when it reaches its maximum capacity. Entrance to this park does not include entry to the pavilion or access to other parking facilities such as picnic area, picnic tables and parking. On the busiest days, when the parks reach their maximum capacity, they are closed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once maximum capacity is reached, all parks will be closed and made accessible to all visitors.

Park closures usually take place on Memorial Day and Labor Day, but parks can reopen at fixed intervals throughout the day. For more information or reservations, please call 407 - 884 - 2008 or contact the parking office at (407) 888 - 4357.

Cyclists of all abilities can find both challenging and pleasant rides in the park, but please note that bikes are not allowed on the approximately 9 km long cycle path. Please note: The cycle path is accessible only on foot, not by bike, and cyclists of all levels can find a challenging or pleasant ride in this park.

If you are on the multi-purpose trail, prepare to meet the occasional walker or driver of a parking vehicle and plan your trip accordingly. The park closes at sunset and must be left in the park at all times, so please plan accordingly and stay on designated paths. Please respect the wildlife in the park, drive responsibly and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake, the river and the mountains to the east and west, as well as the waterfalls and other natural attractions.

It is about 1.8 miles, starting at the bridge overlooking the springs and lagoon on the east side of the park, about 1.5 miles from the hiking trail.

The trail leads through swamps, rivers and hammocks to a dry sand hill that ends at the end of the main trail. The path is accessible from the entrance to the bridge, please see the location on the parking map on the right side of your screen. Respect the wildlife of the park and enjoy the nature trails responsibly, but please respect the wildlife of the park.

A person under 16 years of age is required by law to wear a helmet when cycling. For more information, see the hiking map on the right side of your screen. Take a short or long hike and enjoy the view of the park from the paths marked with orange diamonds. Enjoy scenic views from the entire State Park and take short and long walks.

The Ranger Station and the Volksmarsch-Check - in material - are located at the entrance to the park on the west side of the parking lot on the 1st street.

As the paths are versatile, you should be prepared to encounter cyclists, riders and parking attendants occasionally. Please respect the wildlife of the park and plan your hike accordingly and stay on designated trails. The park closes at sunset and must be left at this time, so please plan appropriate hikes.

Riders will enjoy the tram-bed-horse trail named after its location in the wilderness. This trail is located in a wilderness area and is named because of its proximity to the Wekiwa Springs Trailhead.

A green sign with the rider's emblem marks the wooden post crossing, and green signs with the rider's emblem mark wooden posts and crossings. The trail is divided into two loops (see the hiking map on the right of the screen).

The line was created by hand for passenger transport about 100 years ago, but the rails were never laid for passenger transport.

Instead, the track bed was used in the early 19th century as a narrow gauge road for transporting pine logs. Although the path has been used in many ways, it is the first time that it has been prepared for passenger traffic and the use of the paths of the park.

At the beginning of the trail there is a trailer parking lot, but riders must stay on the designated path. Water for horses is available on the campsite (see hiking map), but camping is not possible as reservations are required.

The park closes at sunset and must be left at this time, so plan your trip accordingly and drive responsibly. Please respect the wildlife of the park and the rules of the park as well as the rules of the national park.

No negative gear is required, but if you use water, please bring a water compass or water map and bring it to the park office.

Wekiwa Springs State Park, one of the state's most popular recreational areas, has been refreshed with water for the first time in more than a decade.

The swimming pool is open from 8 am until the park closes, but children and non-swimmers should always be accompanied by an adult swimmer. Diving and jumping are not allowed, and snorkeling is only permitted in advance - until and during the stream and up to the beach.

Snorkelers and swimmers do this at their own risk, and there are no lifeguards in the area, so please do so at your own risk.

Wekiwa Springs State Park is located just off Interstate 4 at Exit 94, about one mile south of the park entrance on the south side of Interstate 94. Drive approximately 4 miles to the entrance of the park and turn right onto Weki Wa Springs Rd. Take State Road 434 West to Weiwa Springs Road and drive approximately two miles before turning right onto Wekwa Spring Rd and driving approximately two miles until you arrive.

If additional directions are required, please call the park at (888) 662-5555 or the Oregon Department of Natural Resources (ODLR) - toll free at 1 - 866-661-4357.