Rainbow Springs State Park

Notable Camping Spots in Rainbow

1. Book your campsite online via Reserve America up to 11 months in advance. You can also call for potential same-day reservations.
2. If you can’t reserve a spot ahead of time, show up first thing in the morning to grab any unreserved campsites, which are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Book well in advance for popular weekends and holidays during the peak season. Otherwise, plan to stay during the week or between December and March. The campground is open year-round

When to Go

Peak season runs from March to November. The park is extremely popular on weekends and holidays, so it closes once capacity limits are reached—even to registered campers. Plan to arrive early during those periods, or visit during the week. Water temperatures average 72°F year-round and are particularly refreshing in the heat of summer. Tubing is only possible from April to September, when ranger-guided snorkeling tours are also available. Visit in February and March to catch blooming azaleas.

Know Before You Go

• Tent campers should bring heavy-duty stakes for the gravel-packed camping pads and be prepared to hike their gear in a short distance for tent-only sites.
• Swimming and snorkeling are restricted to the buoyed swimming area or fromboats outside the headsprings area. Inflatables are not permitted, and snorkelers are required to have a dive flag.
• Canoe and kayak rentals are available from the Rainbow Springs launch site and campground store. Tube rentals and shuttles are available in season. 
• Park walkways are not wheelchair-accessible, as they’re steep and uneven in spots. There are several accessible campsites, ADA-compliant restrooms, picnic areas, and lift chairs for spring swimming.