Its main attribute is its rustic beauitiful and the fact the Santa Fe River vanishes underground into a sinkhole only to reappear some three miles to the south. A The beauty of the river and the location of two interesting nature trails are the features of this state park. One trail follows the river to its sink. The terrain varies from hardwood hammock to river swamp to sandhill communities.
Wildlife is quite abundant.
There is an old suspension bridge built by the C.C.C. in 1937 that adds to the setting. Although this region has excellent fishing opportunities, this part of the Santa Fe is inconsistent. There are bass, bream, and catfish. A- The campsites and cabins are nicely placed into the terrain and there is a large, active youth camp program. The park is busy in the summer months, but quiet in the winter.