River Rise Preserve State Park access provides entry to 35 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use, with three gated entrances accessible via U. S. 441, Bellamy Road, and U. S. 27. The U. S.

27 entrance (2 miles west of High Springs) offers primitive equestrian camping with a 20-stall horse barn, restrooms, and fire circles; gate combinations are obtained at the O'Leno State Park ranger station (386-454-1853).

Paddlers can access the Santa Fe River upstream from a put-in near U. S. 441 to view the River Rise, though canoes and kayaks cannot be launched directly from River Rise itself.