Ginnie Springs
Crystal clear springs and the Santa Fe River make Ginnie a classic Florida hang. It gets lively on weekends, so go midweek if you want quiet.
Yes, hammocks are a common sight here, but this is a private park so follow the posted rules and do not cut or nail trees.
- Ginnie Springs is privately owned, and staff can enforce its rules at their discretion.
- Do not cut or nail anything to trees or vegetation.
- Do not hang lanterns directly on trees.
- No rope swings and no jumping from trees.
- We did not find a written hammock rule, so use wide straps and confirm at check in.
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager or campground host before you hang.
Hammockability breakdown
Mosquitoes and deer flies are heavy in summer, especially at dusk.
Hot humid summers with daily storms. The springs stay around 72 degrees all year.
- River Sink Trail at O'Leno State Park
- River Rise Preserve State Park trails
- Ginnie Springs Outdoors campground
- O'Leno State Park Campground
What to bring
Gear picks that suit a hang at Ginnie Springs.
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Likely yes, since campsites list hammocks as permitted equipment, but the park has no published hammock rule, so use wide straps and stay inside your site.
Yes, hammocks are officially permitted as long as you use straps that do not damage the trees.
Yes in many areas, but camping is banned at Graveyard Fields and limited to designated sites in parts of the Pisgah Ranger District.