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Rainbow Springs State Park
This park might actually be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Juggling two cars full of frustrated friends isn't exactly how you want to be spending your Saturday.
The Rainbow river has a tram that will take you upriver where you can launch for a two hour float. Yes, a tram! It’s the ultimate in lazy river tech. The best part? You can go as many times as you want. The tram leaves from the state park's tubing entrance, where they also rent tubes.
If you have your own floaties and two cars, you can do a four-hour float by putting in at the K.P. Hole. Just get there early; the parking lot is usually full by 10 AM.
If you prefer a more stationary vibe, check out the main headsprings area. Go for a swim or just dangle your feet in the perfect 73-degree water. Throw a cookout in one of the park’s pavilions or lay out a picnic on the grass. Rent a kayak or a canoe and get
Juggling two cars full of frustrated friends isn't exactly how you want to be spending your Saturday.
The Rainbow river has a tram that will take you upriver where you can launch for a two hour float. Yes, a tram! It’s the ultimate in lazy river tech. The best part? You can go as many times as you want. The tram leaves from the state park's tubing entrance, where they also rent tubes.
If you have your own floaties and two cars, you can do a four-hour float by putting in at the K.P. Hole. Just get there early; the parking lot is usually full by 10 AM.
If you prefer a more stationary vibe, check out the main headsprings area. Go for a swim or just dangle your feet in the perfect 73-degree water. Throw a cookout in one of the park’s pavilions or lay out a picnic on the grass. Rent a kayak or a canoe and get out on the deep, clear water. Don’t forget your snorkel! Remember, no tubes are allowed in the headsprings.
This park was a privately owned attraction from the 1930’s through the 1970’s, when it was turned into a Florida State Park. It’s now designated a National Natural Landmark and an Outstanding Florida Water. Outstanding. And that’s coming from folks who see a lot of water.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Rainbow Springs State Park
Rainbow Springs 60-site campground in a nutshell - its facilities are too nice, its sites are too spacious and it is just too darn scenically located. Oh and the nerve of having a recreation center, park store, laundry room, restroom/shower facilities right on site! Seriously, who do they think they are having beautiful hiking trails and a nearby Read more...
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