Region:
Northeast
RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK
Dunnellon, Florida
Contact
Information
19158 S.W. 81st Pl. Rd.
Dunnellon, 34432
(352) 489-8503
Driving Directions
From I-75, exit at the second Ocala exit onto
State Road 40. Take State Road 40, west. Drive
until it deadends at U.S. 41. Turn left, the park
entrance is on the left-hand side of the road.
This is only for Day use directions.
From Tampa, take State Road 19 to U.S. 41, north.
Drive through the town of Dunnellon. The park
is located on the right-hand side of the road,
approximately 2.5 miles north of Dunnellon.
From areas in the northwest, take U.S. 41 to
the town of Williston. After passing through Williston,
you will come to a traffic light where State Road
40 has come to a deadend. Go through this light;
the park entrance is on the left-hand side of
the road.
The campground is separate from the headsprings
day use area and is located 2.5 miles north of
C.R. 484 off of S.W. 180th Avenue or 2.5 miles
south of Highway 40 off of S.W. 180th Avenue.
Campground Address For Rainbow Springs State Park Campground only
18185 SW 94th street
Dunnellon, Fl 34432
(352) 465-8550
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Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
The Rainbow
River, from which the park derives its name, begins
at the park from numerous spring vents that issue
an average of 500 million gallons of pure crystalline
water every day. The looking glass waters of Rainbow
Springs come from several vents, not one large bubbling
spring. The park is a popular destination to swim,
snorkel, canoe, picnic, or stroll on the walking
paths to enjoy the many plants and animals that
abound here.
The river itself supports a wide variety of fish,
wildlife, and plants - many within easy viewing by
visitors. The relative peace and quiet of the winter
season offer much for the nature enthusiast.
Park Activities
Full Camping, Canoeing, Nature Trails, Picnicking,
RV Camping, and Swimming
Full Facility Camping
Located on the pristine Rainbow River, the campground
is located about a mile downstream from the main
headsprings and state park day use area. Managed
by special agreement with the Marion County Parks
and Recreation Department, there are 105 sites,
all available with water and electric and some
have sewer hook-ups, a campground store, recreation
hall, showers & restrooms, public telephone,
laundry, pool, and playground.
Fishing for largemouth bass and other fresh water
species is also popular from the campground. There
are canoes for rent at the campground store for
those campers wishing to explore the Rainbow River.
And if you’d like to cool off, there’s
a swimming area at the river. Although we have
105 sites, reservations are encouraged and are
accepted by telephone (352) 489-5201 or in person
with a check, VISA or Mastercard.
The campground is separate from the headsprings
day use area and located 2.5 miles north of C.R.
484 off of SW 180th Avenue Road, or 2.5 miles south
of Hwy. 40 off of SW 180th Avenue Road. Both approaches
are well marked with Rainbow Springs Campground
directional signs.
