Rainbow Springs Canoe, Swim, History & Site by Site Campground Tour(RV Living Full Time)4K

Though we travel full time in our RV, we try to see our kids as much as possible. That’s why Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, Florida was perfect, less than an hour from them. Plus it had full hookups and plenty to do in the park.
In this video, you will see a site-by-site tour of the campground & amenities. But first we will show all the fun stuff to do at the campground and the headspring (see chapters to skip to the section you want).
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:39 Canoeing
3:37 Tubing
4:29 Campers Swim Area
5:02 Headspring Swim Area
6:41 Day Use Old Zoo & Waterfalls
8:13 History
9:21 Map
11:03 Loop B & C
15:34 Loop A
18:11 Conclusion
Campground Info:
3 of the 60 total sites are pull-through sites for RVs only (2 separate loops). 7 sites are for tents only, with a common parking area & a short walk to the sites, & 50 of the sites are for RV or tent. 8 of these sites are paved & enhanced for visitors with mobility challenges.
The camping pads have been packed with gravel. Tents will need heavy-duty stakes. There are 4 restroom facilities, a pavilion by the playground, a holding tank dump station, a paved entrance road, a camp store& small museum. All of the sites have 20/30/50 amp electrical service & the RV sites have sewer connections.
Headsprings Entrance: 19158 S.W. 81st Place Road (open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily- but shuts early if full)
Campground Entrance: 18185 S.W. 94th St. (get gate code before arriving- gate not attended)
FEES: $26 a night for campground; $2 a person entrance to headspring; Contact Guest Services at 352-533-4305 for tube rental/shuttle fees
Canoe and kayak rentals are available at the head springs or in the campground
PROS: natural setting; full hook ups; swim area just for campers; canoe/kayak rental from the campground; you can canoe to headspring from campground (about a mile and a half); dog friendly except at swim areas
CONS: day use is not close- you have to drive, tram, or go by water; campground loop next to main building is mostly a parking lot- a few nice sites; site 49 had a main sewer tank that smelled; camper swim area is small and shallow; tubing and tram only runs during tubing season; only recycle aluminum; once they “reach capacity” at day use, no more people in for the rest of the day
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[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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[@NoThanku00]

Best campground video on rainbow springs

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you so much

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Another great review. I will be able to plan my entire trip off of your videos. Nice job.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

😂 We try. We still have Blue Spring and Fort Clinch To do. Thanks for always coming by, Alice

[@Reeltinyphish]

We love Rainbow Springs!! We got after it rains and you have the entire place to yourself ;)

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Chad, that’s a great tip. Thanks, Alice

[@rinkrinker9501]

You guys do a Great job with your campground reviews.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks. We try to add the info we want when looking at a campground. Feel free to share 🤗 Alice

[@katjones2781]

You couldn't pay me to go here anymore. I grew up in Florida, I'm 61 years old and I remember this River well. So many Northerners and newcomers have ruined everything. I'm so glad I saw it when it was still beautiful

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Unfortunately, it’s like that in a lot of beautiful places.

[@disalvofamily231]

Rainbow Springs is special because the entire Rainbow River is clear, where lots of rivers the tannins turn it murky brown again once you leave the spring head . Unfortunately though it's so hard to get into these days. I haven't had any luck lately.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

That’s is very true. But the campground swim area wasn’t as clear as the head spring. It’s definitely hard to get into places. There are some that we just never got in. Good luck. Alice

[@SandraJsAdventuresOutdoors]

You can't beat the clear water and their wildlife. :) so nice.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes! I completely agree. It was beautiful, Alice

[@adamkittok]

Im going to have to put this one on my list

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes! It’s definitely worth checking out. Alice

[@owenarkison3558]

First time to watch one of your camp ground tours. We loved it great job.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you. We really want people to see the beauty of state parks. Alice

[@sherriweber7105]

I love it. It’s hard to say which is the nicest thing in the park. I liked the water how clear blue it was. I liked seeing the birds. I love nature and waterfalls. I love it all. I think it’s all beautiful. Thank you for showing this park it’s beautiful. Have a great week. See you next week.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Sherri, you are so right. So much to see and do in one place. Glad you enjoyed it, Alice

[@georgewheeler3731]

Thanks Again Larry & Alice of the campground tour, Love to see the Sites & how they are setup.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

George, thanks. Some people think it’s unnecessary to show every site but each one is so different. Alice

[@TheGlampingGuys]

Such a lovely video & campground tour! We especially loved hearing about all the wonderful history this Rainbow 🌈 of a place offers! Great job guys! You put a lot into this video and it shows! It’s on point! 😀🌈👍 Peace!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks guys. It’s a great place. And thank you so much for all your positivity. I do wish we could have tubed. You guys looked like you had fun, Alice

[@surfquest73]

I've never heard of Rainbow Springs, will definitely add to my list. Another great video. Thank you, Alice & Larry!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks guys. It is a great family place. Lots to do here-especially when it’s tubing season. But still, we were kept busy, Alice

[@rickgriffith1]

As always, great information for our bucket list of campgrounds when we’re ready to launch. Thank you!😎

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Rick, awesome. We wish we could show every park, but there are so many 😅 Alice

[@saltysteveandmisfitmichele]

We find your tour videos very helpful and appreciate the work you put into them. Now if we could just get a reservation for one of these great parks.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Stephen, thank you for realizing that. it can be very frustrating. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s a matter of waiting for a cancellation. There are many campgrounds we haven’t gotten into. Keep looking. Good luck, Alice

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

What a great park. We will definitely check it out. Looks like there is so much to do in the crystal clear water and out in the beautiful surroundings. Gorgeous.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

You definitely need to add this to your list. Tubing looks fun but it’s when it’s hot and busy, Alice

[@JonnyDIY]

Wow how cool, since the 1930s! Some spot. Great work with the video, lot of work editing this one I bet, but it shows! 💕👍 Safe travels

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Jonny, thanks for noticing. A lot didn’t make it into the video 😂. I love looking into the history of a place. Take care, Alice

[@michaellove1020]

Great overview of the park, Thanks for making it!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad we could help. We have a whole playlist of Florida campgrounds

[@XHyperlapseTravelChannel-ef3pu]

Wow! This is just so awesome!✌️👌

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks guys. We might be the only channel that shows every site 😅 Alice

[@chuckcolston8605]

Your video of Hanna Park in Jacksonville Florida was the reason we booked there! We had such a great time. So I definitely appreciate the detailed tours👍🏾.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Chuck, that’s great. That was a tough one- so many sites 😂. We loved it there. Comments like yours is why we still do these detailed campground tours, Alice

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

This looks like an awesome campground! We really enjoyed your review! Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks guys. Yes. It’s a great place with lots to do, Alice

[@thetravelingbrowns]

Love the detailed tour of all the campgrounds!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Jenna, thanks. We might be the only ones that show every site 😅. But people write that it’s helpful. Alice

[@thetravelingbrowns]

@@DownsizingMakesCents It is absolutely wonderful for us. I keep a journal of campgrounds and RV parks that we're interested in visiting when we begin our travels. Thanks again!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

What a great idea

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Alice & Larry always love y’all’s campground reviews, we for sure know who to come back too for info when we visit some Florida state parks!!!🤗

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Lisa, definitely. It will cost extra for a private tour though 😂. Ask anytime, and if we can help, we will, Alice

[@pamelamargroff5836]

Beautiful video...thanks!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Pamela, thank you. We love state parks with springs, Alice

[@yayap.6446]

AMAZING REVIEWS & VIDEO TOUR!!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@amyjones5584]

Absolutely loved this video such a beautiful place were putting this on our list . Thank you for sharing .Stay well and Travel safe .

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Amy, thank you so much. There are some great springs in Florida. This one has so much to do. It definitely should be on your list, Alice

[@alessandracarrasquillo5990]

2 thumbs up for this video. Love every detail thank you.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you. We add all the info we want to see in a campground. Glad we could help 🤗

[@EndlessRVing]

Great video guys. Loved the water footage - it was so relaxing and that place looks beautiful. Glad you enjoyed the time with your kids! - MJ

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

MJ, thanks. And it’s full hookups. You would love it, Alice

[@trevdevadventures]

Awesome thanks for sharing. Heading there soon. 🔥🆙

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

You will love it. I don’t think they are tubing right now. But you can rent a camper from the campground and go straight to the springs. But remember, if the day use reaches capacity, they won’t let you dock

[@SmallSpaceLiving]

Great video y’all. Looks like a great park. Love the sites. They look massive. Plus all the stuff you can do looks amazing. The tubing would be a blast. Like the little waterfalls to and the history of the park. Great share. Sure makes me want to go.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

William, thank you so much. We would have loved to hang out here with you guys, Alice

[@patmcdaniel9612]

Great info, thanks for sharing

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Pat, I’m glad you found it helpful, Alice

[@ManCaveMinistries007]

Looks like you guys had a blast! Awesome 😎! Thanks for the vid. Bbq today where ever you are. Lol.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes! We did have a blast. We are on the road today so BBQ will have to wait until tomorrow. Thanks. Enjoy your Sunday, Alice

[@dianekirvan9906]

Great video! Very informative. Well done! Thank you 😊

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad we could help. We have a whole playlist for Florida springs 🤗

[@dianekirvan9906]

@@DownsizingMakesCents I have looked up your videos. We love Myakka River SP and Fort DeSoto. Will watch your videos about them. Also saw others of interest as well. Thank you again!

[@humbertoduran2747]

Great video. We'll be there june 2021. Thanks for the helpful information. Great job 👌

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Humberto, I hope you have a great time. You might want to have your own tube 😅 Alice

[@CrackerFL]

Some of the old Tarzan movies were filmed at the main park! A lot of renovations were done to both camp ground and main park. Nice job on the video!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Silver Springs also had Tarzan and others filmed there. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video 🤗

[@CrackerFL]

@@DownsizingMakesCents yes Silver Springs state park did have Tarzan movies. Mr. Mozart invented underwater photography. Some of his photos were always on display. There were some from Tarzan and the "Creature from the Black Lagoon". It is very sad to see how Silver Springs is now vs when it was a REAL attraction.

[@stonefreeblues]

Headed down there next week. Thanks for the tour and info on the kayaking and rentals. Their online info is woefully vague. Subscribed!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad we could help. And thanks. We have most of our campground tours in Florida - this is where we winter.

[@immasher2139]

My husband and I have been watching all the fantastic Florida State and National Parks you both have toured and stayed. We are seriously considering getting the State Park sticker. It looks like Florida does it different from MN. We are FL bound this coming winter. 😎

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Susan, I’m glad you are enjoying your virtual stays. From what I was told by Florida State Parks, the sticker or pass is only for day use. You can get campground discounts if you are disabled. I’m excited for your winter trip. Feel free to ask any questions, Alice

[@rvlifeafterretirement1498]

Saw you today at the Florida sign at the Rest Area. Thought you looked familiar. Lol

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

That’s hilarious. You should have said hi. 😂 Alice

[@rvlifeafterretirement1498]

We’re planning on going Full-time soon with FL Domicile. Drove down from STL, been staying in the Villages to check out Bushnell Fl and surrounding areas. Maybe we’ll see each other someday. Lol

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@rvlifeafterretirement1498 Florida is our home port. We will back after a few months up north. Definitely say hi if you do see us. Safe travels. And good luck with going full time, Alice

[@InMyRepEra.13]

Where is the old zoo? I just of missed it last time I went. Great video! I love how detailed it is and I enjoy hearing the history behind this place

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you. The zoo is in the day use to the left of the spring. We don’t do the history that much any more because we didn’t get much positive feedback. So I really appreciate this.

[@SevenBears1]

Another good video. Place looks amazing. Thanks for the tour as I want to know if my rig will fit. Seems all rigs will fit.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

They have a lot of big sites for sure. Thanks for always coming by, Alice

[@roxannemorrill9423]

Oh my lovely, I was going to DM Alice about where to rv FL after WDW in Sept?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Roxanne, you can always DM me. There are so many great places we have visited. Our campground tour list is definitely growing. Alice

[@lazaroisern8032]

Beautiful video, thank you. What was the cost for staying there.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you. If you look in the description of the video, several costs are stated. For the campground, it was $26 a night. But the news stated Florida state parks are going up by 30 percent, Alice

[@Mulder25j]

Nice vlog. Instrumental music is a better fit.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you. We are constantly struggling with picking music. Some people like it. Some people don’t want music at all 😅 Alice

[@CardinalKaos]

Your content is SOOO well produced, my goodness! I do have one small question though regarding camping here....how does one procure the gate code for the campground prior to checking in? Would we just go to the other main entrance for day guests?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thank you for the awesome compliment. For gate code, call the ranger station the day you check in Remember, campground and day use or completely separate- different addresses Alice Alice

[@CardinalKaos]

@@DownsizingMakesCents thank you so much for the reply!

[@raymondreynolds7846]

I see you stay in a lot of state parks with your 5th wheel. If you do not mind, would you please tell me the length of your RV (by its self) and the length of your entire rig. I am currently researching / looking to purchase a 2021 /2022 Ram 3500 DRW and the 2021 Grand Design 346FLS (37' 11"), but I want to make sure that I'm able to get into at least some of the state parks. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ray

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We picked the 310 GK because it was 35’. We researched that many National parks don’t allow over 35’. We didn’t go smaller because we were worried that too small after having a large house we lived in for 23 years- it would be difficult to adjust. Now I wish we went smaller- 28’. There will be more places you can stay. And when we went to Canada, they see anything over 32’ as the largest in their provincial parks. And a park like Anastasia won’t take over 35’. We have a Ram 3500 longbed crew cab dually. It’s about 22’. But when trying to book a site on Reserve America or other reservation websites, it’s the fifth wheel size that will limit how many spaces are available- and it’s so hard to get in places right now. Sorry. Probably not the answer you hoped for. State parks do have spots for big rigs, but just not as many. Good luck. Let us know how it goes, Alice

[@rayreynolds1753]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Alice, it was just what I was looking for. Thank you for your response.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Great. Feel free to ask a question anytime.

[@loriwise3177]

Where do you get the Florida pass book you had stamped?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Lori, I bought mine at Silver Springs State Park in the main store. Alice

[@cnowen2]

Is it canoes only or can you bring your kayak?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

They rent canoes and kayaks. You can bring your own SUP, canoe, kayak, tube, floats. Alice

[@aleddg3942]

Can you rent a kayak in the campground or only in the main park?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

We got ours right in the campground and launched right there. Unfortunately, you can paddle down to the day use, but if it’s at capacity, they won’t let you dock

[@humbertoduran2747]

Good morning. Can you ride bicycle from campground to head spring?thank you

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Humberto, you would have to ride your bike on the road. There is a path to the tubing area though. It was easier to canoe down to the head spring from the campground, Alice

[@cathycostello1787]

Can you reserve spots in the Florida state parks?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Cathy, yes. Go straight to the state park website and look for the booking button. They are switching away from Reserve America and raising costs 30 percent. I’m not sure if these changes have happened yet. We are in Tennessee now, Alice

[@berthaday3473]

RVs ruin campgrounds. Noisy generators, air conditioners, diesel fumes. Go park it in a Walmart parking lot. U aren't "seeking nature", ur simply sleeping in ur vehicle. Leave campgrounds for tent campers to enjoy, peace, quiet & wildlife!🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️🏕️

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Campgrounds are now designed FOR RVs - with power, water, dump station etc. if there is power, generators are not allowed. I’ve seen tenters that play loud music, leave a mess, etc. Its not RVer Vs Tenters. It’s rude campers in general that ruin it.