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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. >>

  • 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.
  • 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 Floyd's Diner in High Springs, 386-454-8657. Beautiful crystals and exotic offerings.

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

    Poe Springs Park just down 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.
  • Nearby 50's-style Floyd's Diner is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner.

    Nearby 50's-style Floyd's Diner is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner.
  • 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.
 

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