How long is the hike to Rainbow Hot Springs?

It's a five mile hike that gradually ascends about 1,000 ft. And then you get to do it again in reverse on your way out, totaling ten miles and 1,637 feet of climbing. The Rainbow Trail is part of the West Fork Trail #561. Most visitors hike to the Rainbow Hot Springs and back.



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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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Rainbow Springs State Park is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to sunset.

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We recommend getting out of the water for 5 minutes every 15 minutes or so. This largely depends on the temperature of the pool you're in. You might need to get out more often in a hotter pool and less in a mild pool. Listen to your body.

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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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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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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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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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The flow of the spring is the fourth highest among all the springs in Florida. The cool, clear waters of the headsprings are incredibly refreshing place to swim. The average depth in the natural swimming area runs from 10 to 18 feet, and the water temperature averages 72 degrees year-round.

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