Is there a shuttle at Rainbow Springs?

We are proud to provide Old Town Canoes, sit-in Kayaks, and Glide Paddleboards, as well as Ocean sit-on Kayaks for your day on the water. We run shuttles every hour on the hour for the Withlacoochee trip from 9am to noon, 9am till 2pm for the Rainbow.



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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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How long does the trip take to get down the Rainbow River? The trip is 4 miles long and can generally take 2-3 hours in a kayak 4 hours in a tube.

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We Have Delicious Food Options Available! We take pride in serving delicious food right in the park. From Texas-style pretzels spritzed with kosher salt to tortilla chips smothered in gooey cheese (the perfect treat to enjoy while walking), our Rainbow Snacks make for a perfect appetizer or shared plate.

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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 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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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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Rainbow Springs State Park's refreshing cool waters of the headsprings are a perfect place to go for a swim or snorkel. You can also tube or kayak down the gentle spring run that is known as Rainbow Springs River. Besides the water activities, there are also shady gardens laced with azaleas, magnolias, and oaks.

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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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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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Top ways to experience Rainbow Springs State Park and nearby attractions
  • 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Rainbow Springs (Small-Group) ...
  • Snorkel Or Dive The Amazing Rainbow River Florida. ...
  • 2-Hour Clear Kayak Tour in Rainbow Springs. ...
  • 90-Minute Clear Kayak Sunset/Glow Tour in Rainbow Springs.


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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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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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Canoeing/Kayaking the Rainbow River So Rainbow Springs (the headspring) is a first magnitude spring (the 4th largest in Florida), pumping out approximately 400 -600 million gallons of beautiful spring water a day.

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Taking any type of alcohol or disposables on the Rainbow River is prohibited by law. Acceptable containers include Tupperware, Rubbermaid or a thermos. Unlawful containers include: paper sacks, boxes, plastic water bottles, aluminum cans, breakable plastic utensils, paper napkins and towels.

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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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