Rainbow Springs State Park

The history of Rainbow Springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring.

The modern era has seen the land shaped by both enterprising developers and the loving hands of local volunteers, and the draw of the beautifully serene park endures. When swimmers take their first dip in the sapphire-blue waters of Rainbow Springs, they become characters in a story that stretches back over 10,000 years, when humans first visited this place.

Ornamental gardens, constructed waterfalls and sloping hills are visible reminders of the springs’ more recent past, when the land was home to a mining operation and a privately owned tourist attraction.

Take a walk through lush, mossy hammocks and then cool off in the springs — it’s a time-honored tradition.

Rainbow springs offers wonderful wildlife viewing along the river and along our many trails that you can find here at the park, make sure to follow the waterfall pathway and observe the occasional wood duck along the river, walk our backcountry trails and see Fox Squirrels and Gopher Tortoise’s all while listening along the way for Hawks, Owls, Kites, Eagles, Piliated Woodpeckers and Cardinals.

Rainbow Springs State Park’s campground is located along the Rainbow River at a separate facility a few miles from the main headspring and day use area, 18185 S.W. 94th St., Dunnellon, Florida.
Campground amenities include:
Amenities include a campground store, showers and restrooms, and laundry. Access the river from the campground to fish, swim or paddle. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent from the campground store.