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Does Rainbow Springs have tubing?

*Tube fare is good for one trip down the river. Tubers who are under the age of 5 years old must wear and fasten a lifejacket while tubing. Visitors must agree to and follow our policies in order to participate. Visitors must sign our waiver and release of liability agreement.



Yes, Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, Florida, is world-famous for its tubing, but in 2026, you must remember that the tubing entrance is separate from the main headsprings entrance. To go tubing, you must head to the facility located at 10830 SW 180th Ave Rd, which is about nine miles away from the main park waterfalls and swimming area. The experience typically costs around $24 per person, which includes your tube rental and a tram ride that whisks you upstream so you can enjoy a leisurely two-hour float back down the crystal-clear, 72-degree Rainbow River. Tubing is a seasonal activity, usually operating daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and only on weekends during the "shoulder" months of April, May, and September; the facility is typically closed for tubing during the winter months. Because the river is a protected natural spring, disposable containers (like plastic water bottles or soda cans) are strictly prohibited on the water to prevent littering, so be sure to bring your hydration in a reusable, non-disposable flask to clear the mandatory cooler check.

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Tubing the Rainbow River is a wonderful experience but is not allowed within the headsprings area of the park. Instead, visit our tubing entrance located on S.W. 180th Avenue Road, Dunnellon.

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With our new kayak and tube package you can experience the beautiful Rainbow River year round for tubing. The trip we offer, you will float 4 1/2 miles down river to our new private kayak/tube exit ramp at the confluence of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee River.

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Rainbow Springs State Park... serene, peaceful, beauty, blue/green water, azaleas, trees with Spanish moss swaying in the breeze from the branches, water falls, Florida blue sky and warm weather, picture ops...all of this for a small entrance fee of $2.00...

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Welcome to Rainbow Springs State Park 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.

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There is no parking fee however there is a $2.00 State Park Admission Fee per person.

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The spring flows into the spring run, which is the Rainbow River. Paddlers and tubers can enjoy the same beautiful water as it flows out of the spring, eventually reaching the Withlacoochee River.

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Hole, you cannot bring your own tube. For Rainbow Springs State Park, you can bring your own float, however, the price is the same regardless.

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The tourist attraction has been forced to close its doors as high maintenance costs and an uncertain future meant it was not financially viable, according to Ngai Tahu Holdings chief operating officer Craig Ellison.

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The Following is Prohibited on the River Possession of food and beverages in disposable containers. Possession of disposable items such as paper sacks, boxes, breakable plastic utensils, etc. Possession of Tubes over 60 Inches in diameter.

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Rainbow Springs is a State Park that has a $2 entry fee and offers a two hour float rental for $26. Personal tubes and coolers are allowed and coolers are available for rent on site also.

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Rainbow Springs, formerly known as Blue Spring, is a first-magnitude artesian spring formation in Marion County, Florida, United States, several miles north of the city of Dunnellon. Rainbow Springs is the focal point of Rainbow Springs State Park.

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The most significant natural feature is the first-magnitude headspring basin which produces between 400 - 600 million gallons (1.5 to 2.3 million m?) of fresh water per day, forming the Rainbow River. The looking-glass waters of Rainbow Springs come from several vents, not one large bubbling spring.

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Tip: Rainbow Springs State Park has very high visitation on weekends and holidays, and will close once it reaches capacity. If you are planning a visit during these times be sure to arrive right at 8AM to get in.

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There is a $7.00 entrance fee per person for kayaks and a $10 fee for tubes to launch from their facility(they accept cash or credit), cash is preferred to expedite the entry into the park where you will embark from.

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Rainbow Springs has the fourth largest flow of all Florida's springs and provides fresh water to the Rainbow and Withlacoochee rivers.

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Guest Services Inc. provides rental equipment for canoes and kayaks from the Rainbow Springs launch site for guests to enjoy on the Rainbow River.

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