River Rise Preserve State Park offers access to the Santa Fe River where it emerges from underground as a circular pool, accessible via three gated entrances (U. S. 441, Bellamy Road, and U. S.

27) that require obtaining gate combinations from O'Leno State Park ranger station.

The park features over 35 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use, plus primitive equestrian camping with a 20-stall horse barn, restrooms, and fire circles available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Paddlers can access the Santa Fe River from nearby launch points outside the park to paddle upstream approximately 5 miles roundtrip to view the rise, though canoes and kayaks cannot be launched directly from River Rise itself.