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A stone water feature with cascading water, surrounded by a brick wall and greenery.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A reception desk with a modern design, a ceiling fan, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

1. BlueGem Motel

4.2 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

REINIER

￥13,993

￥15,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern kitchen area with a central counter, various food stations, and a chalkboard menu.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and a minibar area with a "Hilton" sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a couch.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

11.2 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Jasmine

￥16,903

￥19,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a blue sofa.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool area with a lifeguard stand, lounge chairs, and a white picket fence.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

10.8 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Tobias

￥16,618

￥18,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker on a wooden cabinet. There is a window with a view of a green landscape.

A narrow kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a green refrigerator, and a wooden countertop.

A kitchen with a green refrigerator, a wooden countertop, a black kettle, and a wooden cutting board.

4. Vista Verde Farm Retreat

9.4 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Stacy

￥16,610

￥29,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A cabin with a cozy interior, a dining area, and a view of the forest.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a dining table with a chair, a window, and a hanging lantern.

5. Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

13.8 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Keren

￥20,293

￥36,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A room with a wooden ceiling, two beds with patterned bedding, a desk, and a chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A stone outdoor seating area with a table and benches, a trash bin, and a building in the background.

A row of motel buildings with a fire hydrant and trees in front.

6. High Springs Country Inn

4 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Antonio

￥10,239

￥11,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window.

A swimming pool with a 5 ft 8 in depth marker, surrounded by lounge chairs and red umbrellas, with a fence and trees in the background.

A two-story motel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a large wall mural.

7. Clarion Pointe Alachua - Gainesville Area

11.9 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

ROBERT

￥8,654

￥10,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A cozy restaurant with wooden beams, yellow walls, and a bar area with coffee machines.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Quality by Choice Hotels," surrounded by various reptile decorations.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

8. Quality Inn Alachua - Gainesville Area

11.8 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Courtney

￥10,204

￥11,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a towel rack.

A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A building with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a window with a 'OPEN' sign, and a red awning.

9. Palms Garden Inn

14 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Teresa

￥11,018

￥12,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A motel with a two-story structure, a covered front entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

A large, empty parking lot with marked parking spaces and a few trees in the background.

A parking lot with marked lanes and a grassy area on one side.

10. Royal Inn

11.3 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Alec

￥11,160

￥12,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Alachua

11.2 km from River Rise Preserve State Park

Jennifer

￥11,939

￥13,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to River Rise Preserve State Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
BlueGem Motel	9.2 Wonderful 470 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75	9.4 Exceptional 553 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Vista Verde Farm Retreat	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	10.0 Exceptional 263 reviews	View

Top River Rise Preserve State Park Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous as always little disappointed that this Drury doesn’t have bar and food service open after the kickback times but still love it"

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

10/10 Excellent

"Muy profecionales y el cuarto super comodo y muy limpio"

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"Extraordinary experience!!! We loved the place, the atmosphere. The cabin was amazing"

Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

10/10 Excellent

"Pasamos una estancia maravillosa lo recomendamos 100%"

BlueGem Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Always perfect"

Cabin on Sante Fe Inlet in Three River Estates (walking distance to park)

10/10 Excellent

"Property is very quiet and pretty. Coffee maker needs replacement it's broken."

Cozy Log Cabin Retreat on the Santa Fe River – Nature, Kayaking & Relaxation!

10/10 Excellent

"Immaculately clean, beautiful property! We enjoyed the proximity to the Santa Fe River. There were even enough kayaks for our entire family- we loved it! Would definitely stay again."

High Springs Country Inn

8/10 Good

"Electric went out Sunday evening. Transformer issues. Electric was back on in 2 hours. 😊😊😊"

Vista Verde Farm Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Sweet spot to stay! We will return."

Other attractions near River Rise Preserve State Park

A calm lake with a grassy foreground and a cloudy sky.

Sweetwater Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sweetwater Lake during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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A swampy landscape with a small water body, surrounded by tall grasses and trees under a cloudy sky.

Hog Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hog Lake during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Downing Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Downing Lake during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Nature Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nature Center during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Camp Kulaqua Conservation Easement

You can take time to visit Camp Kulaqua Conservation Easement during your travels to High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Hirschi Prayer Park

Hirschi Prayer Park is just one of the places to see in High Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Hornsby Spring

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hornsby Spring during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Columbia Rise

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Columbia Rise during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around River Rise Preserve State Park?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit River Rise Preserve State Park, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 60 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near River Rise Preserve State Park?

Located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from River Rise Preserve State Park, BlueGem Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Another good option is High Springs Country Inn, located 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near River Rise Preserve State Park?

Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from River Rise Preserve State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near River Rise Preserve State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near River Rise Preserve State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near River Rise Preserve State Park?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near River Rise Preserve State Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near River Rise Preserve State Park?

Spend some time wandering around Poe Springs Park, Hirschi Prayer Park, and McCall Park. Attractions like High Springs Museum and High Springs Community Theater highlight the local culture. At O'Leno State Park, Columbia Rise, and Downing Lake, take some time to really appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for River Rise Preserve State Park hotels

1. BlueGem Motel

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area by IHG

4. Vista Verde Farm Retreat

5. Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

6. High Springs Country Inn

7. Clarion Pointe Alachua - Gainesville Area

8. Quality Inn Alachua - Gainesville Area

9. Palms Garden Inn

10. Royal Inn

11. Americas Best Value Inn Alachua

Compare popular hotels close to River Rise Preserve State Park

Top River Rise Preserve State Park Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Hampton Inn & Suites Alachua I-75

BlueGem Motel

Cabin on Sante Fe Inlet in Three River Estates (walking distance to park)

Cozy Log Cabin Retreat on the Santa Fe River – Nature, Kayaking & Relaxation!

High Springs Country Inn

Vista Verde Farm Retreat

Other attractions near River Rise Preserve State Park

Sweetwater Lake

Hog Lake

Downing Lake

Nature Center

Camp Kulaqua Conservation Easement

Hirschi Prayer Park

Hornsby Spring

Columbia Rise

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