Rainbow Springs State Park19158 SW 81st Pl Rd
Dunnellon, Florida 34432
United States
Rainbow Springs State Park
Overview
This is a special place. A place the Earth created millions of years ago to sustain life and bring joy to all who splash in its perfectly clear waters. Today, the 1,000 acre Rainbow Springs State Park offers countless ways to enjoy its beautiful natural environment and crystalline springs that remain 72 degrees year-round. You can paddle or tube down the Rainbow River. Lounge around the small beach at the Headsprings and dive into a cordoned-off swimming area. Take a stroll through the woods and experience lush, mossy hammocks, sloping hills, ornamental gardens and man-made waterfalls. And after you’ve worked up an appetite, you can sit down at a charming concession area and enjoy sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and everyone’s favorite sweet treat -- ice cream.
Rainbow Springs State Park is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to sunset. Standard admission at the Headsprings is $2 per person, free for children under 6.
In the Spring and Summer, tubing is available!
TUBING SEASON HOURS
Memorial Day – Labor Day: 8:00am – 4:00pm 7 days per week
First Saturday in April – Memorial Day: 8:00am – 4:00pm (last tram leaves at 4:30pm), Weekends only
Labor Day – First two weekends of October: 8:00am – 4:00pm, (last tram leaves at 4:30pm) Weekends only (Please call to confirm opening, facility may close early due to weather.)
mid October – March: Closed
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