Where do you put the kayak at Rainbow River?

Canoe & Kayak Launch Visitors may launch privately owned canoes and kayaks from the headsprings launch area; but should be prepared to port their vessel 1,800 feet from the parking area to the launch area, due to no vehicle access to the river within the park.



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Rainbow River Rules Disposable containers (such as cans, plastics, glass, plastic foam or paper) are not permitted. Items must be in reusable containers. Divers and snorkelers are required to float a "diver-down" flag. The entire Rainbow River is a designated "Idle Speed/No Wake" zone.

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Welcome to Rainbow River Kayak Adventures! Our Rainbow Springs kayaking location allows people to easily travel from all over Florida to enjoy the beautiful crystal clear waters of Rainbow River and get up close and personal with a variety of wildlife such as birds, fish, turtles, and otters.

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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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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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On average, the Rainbow River is less than 10 feet deep, although there are places where it drops 25 feet. Close to the banks, it's shallow enough to stand. Look out for big branches to jump from and a rope swing or two.

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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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Yes you can bring food and drink, Coolers are subject to search and disposable containers (such as cans, plastics, glass, plastic foam or paper) are not permitted on the rainbow river.? Please remember, alcohol is not permitted. All other food and drink items must be in non-disposable containers.

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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 m³) 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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The Withlacoochee River ultimately discharges into the Gulf of Mexico on the border of Citrus and Levy counties. 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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Are There Manatees in Rainbow River? While it's common to see manatees in Florida's spring-fed rivers, manatees do not frequent Rainbow River. Instead, the manatees that live in this area of Florida congregate in nearby Crystal River, a wildlife refuge dedicated to the protection of Florida manatees.

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The first magnitude spring system that forms the Rainbow River has an average discharge rate of 763 cubic feet per second (cfs), or 493 million gallons per day (mgd) and is one of 33 first magnitude spring systems in the State.

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