Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Leno. O'Leno State Park is a Florida State Park located on the Santa Fe River six miles north of High Springs on U.S. 441. Many facilities at the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Columbia County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Barrsville, Lulu — Leno keeps them company on the map.
The story of Leno
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
O'Leno State Park is a Florida State Park located on the Santa Fe River six miles north of High Springs on U.S. 441. Many facilities at the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Leno is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Leno is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Leno is roughly 29.9169, -82.5839 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Leno FAQs
01Where is Leno located?
02What county is Leno in?
03What is the history of Leno?
04What remains at Leno today?
05Can you visit Leno?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“O'Leno State Park”), CC BY-SA.
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