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Rainbow Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in Florida. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Marion County, Florida
Nearest town: 4 miles north of Dunnellon
Type: State Park

About Rainbow Springs State Park

A first-magnitude headspring basin here releases as much as 600,000,000 gallons of fresh water daily, feeding the Rainbow River. The water surfaces through several vents scattered across the basin. Together the park's 1,459 upland acres and nearly 13 submerged acres hold 11 distinct natural communities, among them sandhills, flatwoods, upland mixed forests, and hydric hammocks, with fish, wildlife, and plants visible along the river.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Rainbow Springs State Park is in Marion County, Florida, 4 miles north of Dunnellon. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.