Fern Gully
A winding stretch of the A3, about 5 km long, south of Ocho Rios through an old riverbed lined with tree ferns and tall trees. It is a protected heritage site. The pin marks the middle of the road. Hurricane Melissa thinned the canopy, which is growing back.
Getting there
Easy drive, about 10 to 15 minutes from Ocho Rios by taxi. Free and open all the time. Two-way traffic is fast and pull-outs are few, so stop only at safe spots and do not walk in the road. Roadside stalls sell wood carvings.
📍 Reggae Beard was here
Before you go
- Place type
- Culture & views
- Access
- Easy access
- Guide
- Not mentioned in our notes
- Entry cost
- Reported free. Tips or parking may apply.
- What to bring
- Walking shoes, water and a camera
- Safety
- Fast two-way traffic. Stop only at safe pull-outs and do not walk in the road.
Details last reviewed November 2026. Conditions can change, especially after storms.
Nearby on the map
- Konoko Falls (waterfall in St. Ann) about 3 km away in a straight line
- Blue Hole (Ocho Rios) (waterfall in St. Ann) about 5 km away in a straight line
- Spring Paradise (river / spring in St. Ann) about 5 km away in a straight line
- Thatch Hill River Park (river / spring in St. Ann) about 5 km away in a straight line
- White River Calypso Rafting & Tubing (river / spring in St. Ann) about 5 km away in a straight line
More spots in St. Ann
- Dornoch River Head (river / spring)
- Green Grotto Caves (cave)
- Lyming at Walkerswood (food)
- Sharkies Seafood (food)
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