Adventure is Right at Your Doorstep....
Rum Island Park & Springs on the Santa Fe River directly adjoins Rum Island Retreat.  Take the woodsy path from your backyard to the park entrance, where you'll find river access, boat ramp, picnicking areas, and the pure, natural spring where you can snorkel, dive, swim and canoe.  Click any image for a larger view. >>

NOTE: A fishing License is needed for ages 14 and up. Licenses are $28.00 and available in downtown High Springs at the True Value on South Main Street.

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  Glide down the beautiful Santa Fe river in a Hobie kayak.   We now have three Hobie kayaks, a single and two tandems.
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  Explore the beauty of the underwater cave with SCUBA or snorkeling gear.
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  Rum Island Park offers breathtaking views of the river.
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  The Ole Boat Ramp in summer where we launch our kayaks and canoes.
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  The Ole Boat Ramp in fall where we launch our kayaks and canoes.
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  Explore the woodland area around the springs and take a walk along the river.
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  You can see all the way to the bottom of the clear, sparkling springs as you swim.
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  See the native wildlife all along the banks of the Santa Fe River when you go boating or canoeing.

Explore the Area...
Visit all the beautiful springs along the Santa Fe River, and enjoy dining, shopping and sightseeing in the nearby historic town of High Springs.  Click any image for a larger view. >>

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  Visit Lily Springs by Kayak, just upstream from Rum Island Retreat.
  Lily Springs
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  The High Springs Emporium is now located across from the Fleetwood Diner in High Springs, 386-454-8657. Beautiful crystals and exotic offerings.
  High Springs Emporium
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  Poe Springs Park just up the river is noted for its beautiful boardwalks.
  Poe Springs Park
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  Visit the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost for rentals and tours.
  Canoe Outpost
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  Or try the Adventure Outpost for more river touring fun.
  Adventure Outpost
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  Blue Spring is directly across the river from Rum Island.
  Blue Spring
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  Check out the High Springs website for more events and attractions.
  High Springs
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  Ginnie Springs is also down the river, where you can rent dive gear and swim.
  Ginnie Springs
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  Try a lazy float in an inner tube down the Ichetucknee River located close by.
  Ichetucknee River
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  Enjoy the cool, crystal clear water of Ichetucknee Springs.
  Ichetucknee Springs
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  Nearby Fleetwood Diner is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner.
  Fleetwood Diner
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  Great American food served fresh with a culinary twist in downtown High Springs.
  Great Outdoors Restaurant
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  Let Cave Excursions outfit and instruct you in cave diving in the local springs.
  Cave Excursions