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Recreation at Rum Island and in Nearby High Springs

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.

FISHING LICENSES
A fishing License is needed for ages 14 and up. Licenses for 3 days are $17.95 and available in downtown High Springs at the True Value on South Main Street.

  • Kayak Rentals

    Glide down the beautiful Santa Fe river in a Hobie kayak.   We now have three Hobie kayaks, a single and two tandems.
  • Explore the beauty of the underwater cave with SCUBA or snorkeling gear.

    Explore the beauty of the underwater cave with SCUBA or snorkeling gear.
  • Rum Island Park offers breathtaking views of the river.

    Rum Island Park offers breathtaking views of the river.
  • The Ole Boat Ramp in Summer

    The Ole Boat Ramp in summer where we launch our kayaks and canoes.  There's also a NEW BOAT RAMP near the old one in Rum Island Park.
  • The Ole Boat Ramp in Fall

    The Ole Boat Ramp in fall where we launch our kayaks and canoes.  There's also a NEW BOAT RAMP near the old one in Rum Island Park.
  • Explore the woodland area around the springs and take a walk along the river.

    Explore the woodland area around the springs and take a walk along the river.
  • You can see all the way to the bottom of the clear, sparkling springs as you swim.

    You can see all the way to the bottom of the clear, sparkling springs as you swim.
  • See the native wildlife all along the banks of the Santa Fe River when you go boating or canoeing.

    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.

  • Visit Lily Springs by Kayak, just upstream from Rum Island Retreat.

    Visit Lily Springs by Kayak, just upstream from Rum Island Retreat.
  • The High Springs Emporium is now located across from the Fleetwood Diner in High Springs, 386-454-8657.  Beautiful crystals and exotic offerings.

    The High Springs Emporium is now located across from the Fleetwood Diner in High Springs, 386-454-8657. Beautiful crystals and exotic offerings.
  • Poe Springs Park just up the river is noted for its beautiful boardwalks.

    Poe Springs Park just up the river is noted for its beautiful boardwalks.
  • Visit the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost for rentals and tours.

    Visit the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost for rentals and tours.
  • Or try the Adventure Outpost for more river touring fun.

    Or try the Adventure Outpost for more river touring fun.
  • Blue Spring is directly across the river from Rum Island.

    Blue Spring is directly across the river from Rum Island.
  • Check out the High Springs website for more events and attractions.

    Check out the High Springs website for more events and attractions.
  • Ginnie Springs is also down the river, where you can rent dive gear and swim.

    Ginnie Springs is also down the river, where you can rent dive gear and swim.
  • Try a lazy float in an inner tube down the Ichetucknee River located close by.

    Try a lazy float in an inner tube down the Ichetucknee River located close by.
  • Ichetucknee Springs

    Enjoy the cool, crystal clear water of Ichetucknee Springs.
  • Nearby Fleetwood Diner is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner.

    Nearby Fleetwood Diner is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner.
  • Great American food served fresh with a culinary twist in downtown High Springs.

    Great American food served fresh with a culinary twist in downtown High Springs.
  • Let Cave Excursions outfit and instruct you in cave diving in the local springs.

    Let Cave Excursions outfit and instruct you in cave diving in the local springs.
  • Hike and camp at nearby O'Leno State Park.

    Hike and camp at nearby O'Leno State Park.

 

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