Wekiwa Springs

Wekiwa Springs SP https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wekiwa_Springs_State_Park Wekiwa Springs State Park is located 20 minutes north of Orlando, off Interstate 4 at exit 94, near Altamonte Springs and Longwood, Florida. The park also contains the head water of the Wekiva River. The spring provides approximately 42 million gallons of water to the Wekiva River each day. The swimming area varies in depth from under a foot to five feet, and a small 15–20-foot-deep (4.6–6.1 m) cavern at the source of the spring. The cavern extends deeper into a cave, which has been explored in great detail. The park has a nature center, and access to Wekiwa Springs, Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River. Picnic pavilions equipped with charcoal grills exist in the picnic area. Canoes can be rented at the nature center. There are four campsites in Wekiwa Springs State Park that can only be accessed by canoe or kayak.

Wekiwa Springs State Park Trail Map Take nothing but pictures... Leave nothing but footprints... MAIN HIKING TRAIL 13.5 miles, 21.7 km White Blazes See a wide variety of natural communities starting from the sunny upland areas on the western side of the trails to the shaded, dense forest on the eastern side. VOLKMARCH TRAIL 5.3 miles, 8.5 km Orange Blazes A mid-length trail with similar features to the longer white trail. Visit www.ava.org to learn more about the international Volkssport program, then pick up materials at the ranger station. • Take plenty of water and a map! • For safety, please stay on marked trails. Service roads are not marked for navigation. • Numbered posts identify locations and intersections, refer to map for distances. HORSE TRAIL 8 miles, 12.9 km Green Blazes A corral is available for trailer parking and unloading. Proof of negative Coggins is required. Please stay on the trails. Camp Big Fork is available for primitive equestrian camping by reservation. • Double trail blazes of the same color indicate a turn in the trail. • The park closes at sundown. Plan your hike accordingly to allow for sufficient return time. • Be Bear Aware – while encounters are rare they can occur. Remain still; stand your ground, make yourselves look as large as possible. Allow the bear an exit route. • Rule 62-D is applicable. BICYCLE TRAIL 7.75 miles, 12.6 km Red Blazes Bicycles are permitted on paved park roads or for a more challenging ride, try the sandy red trail. Volunteer, Join, Donate SAFETY NOTICE: PARK CLOSES AT SUNDOWN. ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO RETURN TO YOUR VEHICLE BY SUNDOWN. WWW.WWT-CSO.COM Telephone: 1.844.727.5998 Ranger Station (407) 553-4383 www.floridastateparks.org •  Well behaved pets on a six foot handheld leash are permitted.  Please remember to clean up after your pet!  Fireworks and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the trails. Primitive backpacking sites are available by reservation thru the Ranger Station. 

Camping and Cabins Guide Florida State Parks FloridaStateParks.org • #FLStateParks Welcome When the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you make your bed? Florida’s state parks offer you a variety of overnight accommodations. At a Florida state park, the day’s work is play, a walk on the beach, a hike through the woods, a swim, a bike ride. All you need is a fishing rod, a kayak, a book and a friend. What do you want to see when the sun rises on the new day? Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandy beaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring your boat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with family and friends. Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stress of the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simply do nothing. We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for all visitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins. 2 FloridaStateParks.org • #FLStateParks Family Camping Florida’s state parks offer more than 50 campgrounds statewide for tents, campers and RVs. Most campsites include water, electricity, a grill and picnic table. Centralized showers, restrooms and a dump station are also available. • One responsible person, 18 or older, must be present on each campsite or cabin. • Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eight people per site, not including children under 6 years old. • Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. You are welcome to stay in the park through the end of the day. • Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. • Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites may only allow one vehicle. FloridaStateParks.org • #FLStateParks 3 Cabins From modern to rustic, state park cabins provide overnight accommodations in a variety of settings—near beaches, rivers and lakes or peaceful wooded communities. Cabin styles vary from fully equipped modern cabins to hand-hewn, lumber or palm-log retreats. Cabin amenities may include a kitchen, fireplace and screened porch, complete with rocking chairs and porch swings. • Cabins may be reserved for one night during the week, Monday–Thursday, or a minimum of two nights on weekends and holidays, Friday and Saturday, departing Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday, departing Monday. Some exceptions apply. • Cabins can accommodate either four or six visitors. • Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m. • Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. 4 FloridaStateParks.org • #FLStateParks • Pets are not permitted in cabins or cabin areas. • Staff may assess cabin renters a damage fee if necessary to clean-up or repair any damage beyond ordinary cleaning, wear and tear. Fees may also be charged for lost/stolen items. Group, Primitive, Equestrian and Boat Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than 15 state parks offer campsites and other amenities for equestrians and their horses. Owners of horses visiting state parks must provide proof of a negative Coggins test. Call the park to discuss availability, facilities, rules and fees. Five state parks provide boat slips with water and electricity. Boaters have access to the state park’s restrooms, showers, pump-outs and other amenities. Boaters can also anchor overnight at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. FloridaStateParks.org • #FLStateParks 5 Camping with Pets and Service Animals Pets are welcome at most Florida State Parks. Some campgrounds have designated sites for pets. 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. Pets must be well behaved. Owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may have specific areas prohibiting pets. Service animals in a working capacity are allowed in all public areas of state parks when accompanied by a visitor with a disability. Service animals should be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless such a device interferes with the service animal’s work or the visitor’s disability prevents the use of these devices. 6 FloridaStateParks.org • #FLStateParks Reservations Campsite and cabin reservations may be made from one day to 11 months in advance by calling (800) 326-3521, (866) I CAMP FL or TDD (888) 433-0287 or by visiting FloridaStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com. Call the park directly to reserve group or primitive campsites. Prices per night: Campsites $16 to $42 Cabins $30 to $160 Visitors pay a reservation fee of $6.70 *Prices subject to change. A 50 percent discount on base campsite fees is available to Florida citizens who are 65 years old or older, or Florida c