Only 12 miles south of Barnes Estates is Royal Springs Park is a 5 acre County park located in the Suwannee Belle Estates, near OBrien, FL. The large spring is popular spot for swimmers and divers. There are four overlook decks located around the spring and rivers edge as well as many picnic tables and open grassy areas to play. The park also features a very nice one lane, concrete boat ramp. There are also portable restrooms available at this park.

At Barnes Estates you will find 3 parcels ranging in size from 5 to 20 acres. Estate 1 is five acres with a well and power pole already in place. Estate 2 is thirteen acres located on the corner of a paved and dirt road with two ponds. Estate 3 is twenty acres located on a dirt road with 2 ponds. The land is already in pasture with giant oak trees scattered throughout each parcel. The parcels are zoned 1 home per 5 acres.

There is no requirement or timetable to build. However when you decide to build it must be 750 square feet or larger. Modular homes and mobile homes are allowed providing they meet the minimum square footage and are 7 years of age or newer when initially placed on the land. Farm animals are permitted with the exception of pigs