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Rainbow Springs State Park – Rainbow Springs around 1970📷 Tupelo the typo fixer, CC BY-SA 4.0

Rainbow Springs State Park

Dunnellon, FL

Nature

A first-magnitude spring with gardens and small man-made waterfalls from its old roadside-attraction days. Tubing on the Rainbow River starts from a separate entrance in summer.

Nearest town
Dunnellon, FL
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
29.1024, -82.4376

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Big Bass Village RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    10 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nature Coast Landings RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    15 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ocala RV Camp ResortMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Williston CrossingsMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Southern HammockMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lake PanasoffkeeCampsite
    25 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park
    Free
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All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Rainbow Springs State Park?

Rainbow Springs State Park is in Dunnellon, FL, at GPS 29.1024, -82.4376. It is about 17 mi from Crystal River.

Can you camp near Rainbow Springs State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rainbow Springs Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Rainbow Springs State Park?

Rainbow Springs State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Manatees and springs on Florida’s Nature Coast.

What is there to see near Rainbow Springs State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Three Sisters Springs (17 mi), Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (23 mi), Silver Springs State Park (25 mi) and Cedar Key (36 mi).

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Springs State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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