Rainbow Springs State Park Full Tour - Dunnellon, Florida

Rainbow Springs State Park is a Florida state park located on U.S. 41, 3 miles (5 km) north of Dunnellon, Florida. It comprises 1,459.07 acres (5.9046 km2) upland (which includes around 100 acres (0.40 km2) of wetlands) and 12.83 acres (51,900 m2) submerged. The most significant natural feature is the first-magnitude headspring basin, which produces up to 600,000,000 US gallons (2,300,000 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. The river itself supports a wide variety of fish, wildlife, and plants, many within easy viewing by visitors. In total, the park contains 11 distinct natural communities, including sandhills, flatwoods, upland mixed forests, and hydric hammocks.
Visitors are able to see a variety of wildflowers in season; oak, longleaf pines, magnolia, dogwood, red maple, redbud, cypress, sabal, and hickory trees; gray squirrels, red-shouldered hawks, swallowtail kites, barred owls, whitetail deer, and a wide variety of wading birds. The relative peace and quiet of the winter season offers much for the nature enthusiast. An interpretive room located in the visitor center displays the historical, natural, and cultural resources of the park.
Recreational activities and amenities
Activities include swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. Amenities include a nature trail, a full-service campground, a picnic area with pavilions, canoe and kayak rentals, and gardens, as well as access to the Rainbow River. It also has waterfalls and phosphate pits from former open-mining activity. A small zoo complex was once located in the gardens. Some of the facilities still exist, but are no longer used. At the entrance is a small visitor center, shop, snack bar, and restrooms, located in an elevated position above Rainbow Springs with a good view along the Rainbow River.
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[@zacharyszooadventures3184]

Wow tom the water is so crystal clear. I really enjoyed this video keep up the good work

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Glad you enjoyed it Zachary, this was a fun experience.

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[@ehoneunsilencedvoice4235]

That is a beautiful, wild park! The walking trails are so peaceful; my favorite part is swimming in such crystal-clear spring water! Thank you for another view of Florida! :)

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

There is so much more to enjoy in Florida besides the big theme parks. The water was definitely the best part, very refreshing.

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[@hollycrossman40]

We have something like that here where I live. You can bring your rv or they have cabins you can rent. They have walking trails, bike trails a waterfall, a playground for the kids, they have picnic tables you can bring your lunch, you can swim or kayak and it's just so peaceful out there.

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Sounds like a perfect place to get away for awhile. They have a camping area too that zi didn't show as it was further up the river.

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[@marshallsadventure4234]

There is absolutely no manatee on that river. Never seen one in the 17 years. I have been here due to the Bardge canal not Being used anymore

[@TomsRoadTrippin]

I do remember seeing lots of them when I went as a kid.