The Fort King Paddle Trail will close for two weeks starting Monday 1/13. Paddlers will use the main river route with a marker for 2-hour turnarounds. The 1-hour paddle is unavailable. Stay tuned for updates!

history & science!

The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center, a program of Marion County Public Schools, is located within the Park’s Campground Entrance, off Baseline Road (CR 35).

About the museum

The museum is comprised of two exhibit areas. The Main Museum features exhibits related to Florida geology, paleontology, archaeology and natural history. The History Wing’s exhibits pertain to Marion County and Florida history.