Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway
Silver River State Park, FL

The byway runs through this 5,000 acre Florida State Park with about 7.8 miles of frontage. The park has more than 10 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails. The park encompasses all but the headwaters of the Silver River, which originates at Silver Springs and empties into the Ocklawaha. Seventeen species of plants and 25 species of animals listed as endangered, threatened, or species of special concern are found within the park.