Magnolia Campground, near High Springs, Florida, is a fantastic destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some modern comforts. With spacious sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and even cabins, it’s a great place to set up camp and unwind.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of hiking or biking on the nearby trails. Many campers have enjoyed the unique geological features of the area, like the mysterious river that sinks and rises, making for a memorable experience. As one visitor noted, “We cycled from O’Leno to Ichetucknee Springs—30 miles round trip!”

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. The surrounding park offers scenic trails for biking and hiking, and the nearby Ichetucknee River is perfect for canoeing and swimming. Wildlife sightings are common, with campers reporting encounters with deer and various bird species, adding to the natural charm of the area.

While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a quick weekend trip or a longer stay, Magnolia Campground provides a great blend of relaxation and adventure in the heart of Florida’s beautiful outdoors.

Magnolia Campground — O'Leno State Park

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3 families camping over 2 nights at O'leno to enjoy Ichetucknee Springs. We had kids in age range from 18 months up to 11. We tent camped & stayed in the Magnolia Loop which had section fencing for each lot. There was a nice playground & many learning spots set up. The park says you can swim at your own risk, but it looks like harmful creatures are in the water without any proper fencing. 

Springs Trip

A wonderful state park. The showers and restrooms are exceptionally clean and spacious. The magnolia sites are a very short walk to the river where there are great hiking trails ranging from 1.6 mi to over 7 miles. Ichetucknee State Park and wonderful river tubing is a short drive away. There is a swimming hole at O'Leno but it was not open due to flooding. Canoe rental was not currently an option either. Not busy at all during the week in early May. O’Leno State Park where the Santa Fe River drops underground for 3 miles then comes back up at River Rise before flowing into the Suwannee River. Many of the buildings and the suspension bridge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp.

Great State Park

If your looking for a nature campground this might be it. Very rustic with awesome trails. Lots of trees with changing leaf color and dropping. There are nice elevation changes which makes it feel like your in the Carolinas or Georgia. The river is nice to see but I wouldn’t swim or canoe it. Very fast and dark. The magnolia loop is better suited for larger campers. We are 35’ and are in the Magnolia loop but nearly hit a tree backing in. The park doesn’t have much in the way of amenities no septic nor washer or dryer. 

Doesn’t feel like Florida

This is our spot on our way out of Fl.. lots of trees, a great hike to the SantaFe river and around the island. We are in the Magnolia loop site 6

We keep coming back

O’Leno is a great place to camp if you are visiting the local springs! The campground itself is very clean and quiet. The spot we chose was a little tight to back in our 30’ camper but it is super nice! Tried going on a little family hike and all ended up with ticks so make sure you spray really good if this is on you agenda. The bathhouse here is a perk. Clean and individual, large hot showers. O’Leno is in a great location to visit Ichetucknee, Ginnie, Gilchrist and Poe springs. Only about 15min drive! 

Very peaceful

More detailed review for their Magnolia campground but this place is very peaceful. Bathroom facilities are nice and clean, hiking is beautiful here with a lot of wildlife (including ticks so make sure to spray!) Our campsite is really nice also, easy hookups, clean hot showers. Would recommend if visiting the local springs!

Peaceful

The Magnolia campground is the only one we will stay at when going to O’Leno.  The campground is about 20 minutes from Ichnetucknee and several other springs.  There is swimming, hiking, kayak/canoe launch from the SP...there is so much to do in the area.  The campground is quiet.  There are tons of birds, tortoise, and deer.  This is one of our favorite campgrounds.  The sites are clean and well maintained as well as the restrooms.

Birds Galore

Beautiful park makes you feel like you are in the middle of the forest.  Nice hiking trails with one along the River that includes a suspension bridge.  We stayed at the Magnolia loop site #31.  It was nice and we had no neighbors to our left as it was the trail to the youth camping sites.  Very peaceful and quiet campground. The roads are very narrow and I was impressed watching some of the big rigs navigate through.  Lots of picnic and day area space.  We saw a large family of deer while walking our dogs but weren’t quick enough for a photo.  Saw lots of birds including finches, red hawk, and an owl.  Great spot full of wildlife.  Would definitely come back.

True Florida camping

Nice campground, cool suspension bridge crossing over the river. 

Nice campground

Big camping spots. Playground of kids and relatively clean facilities. Near a river outpost for renting canoes and kayaks. 

Fun River Adventure 

I camped here with a friend and the dogs. 

The park is about 20 min from I75. We've camped in the Magnolia loop. It is a small loop with private sites. They were definitely the size we needed to set up 2 tents, very leveled, and very clean. The bathroom had nice hot showers but might need some maintenance. 

 There is a check in booth at the entrance. They gave us a call to let us know they will be closed when we arrive and we had to pick up our camp pass outside. You can hit several hiking trails from the campground. The first day we did almost 9 miles and saw a lot of wildlife. 

 We don't think there is a visitor center or souvenir store. 

 We also visited Ichetucknee Springs state park which is very close by. The springs are beautiful and were very inviting for swimming. The town of High Springs has nice restaurants to eat out. 

 I would definitely camp here again.

Very nice getaway in Northern Florida 

Santa fe river sinks at Campground then hike or bike  3 miles to river rise .hence natural bridge. Also swing bridge built by CCC


Natural bridge

Very large site that has a great back area that is secluded from neighbors. Grounds are well kept as are most Florida parks. Short drive to several other park and springs in the area. Clean bathrooms.

O’Leno state park in Florida winter 

Historic CCC Park so dated facilities but nice rustic layout. We stayed in Magnolia loop which has a playground in the center which is nice. Bathhouse was clean but they did have sewage problems and had a roped open pit when we went. 

Historic CCC park

They called the night before we arrived to let us know which slot we would be in. We arrived and it’s a beautiful setting. There were campers right next to us with a charcoal fire that they had used starter fluid on and the smell was overwhelming. Some of the sites are farther apart than the others. I would have given it 5 stars if we hadn’t been so close together and had that unfortunate smell to deal with. 

Beautiful setting 

Had a great time at site 16. Went to the see the river sink then rode our bike on the green and orange trails to river rise. Did a canoe trip on the nearby Ichetucknee river, not very busy this time of year. The campground was a bit tight for backing in, but manageable. Bathrooms were cleaned daily and not too shabby. Make sure to bring tick spray.

O’River!

This is the second time that we've been back to the state park and we love it more every time. Bath houses are clean, lots of wooded spaces, plenty of trails for biking or hiking. Appreciated the history of the old town which is within walking distance of the campsites. We also enjoyed the geological mystery of a river vanishing before our eyes!  

There are signs at the bathhouse about ticks. Take heed of them!  I am sure we are in the height of season, but it was really bad if you went on any of the trails. Thankful the dog is on tick meds! 

We cycled from OLeno to Ichetukee Springs. 30 miles round trip!  Next time we will leave early, bring swim gear and enjoy a float trip in that area. 

Great Park, but mind the ticks!

Men’s handicap shower and toilet are both broke. No handicap benches to sit on in showers. Sand roads are narrow and bumpy. Backing in a 35’ trailer was almost impossible. No sewer hookups. 

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