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  3. Rainbow Springs State Park

Camping at Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon

State park · Dunnellon · 46 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Rainbow Springs State Park is a portal to a world of captivating history and breathtaking natural beauty. Here, where the crystal-clear waters of the Rainbow River erupt from the earth, lies one of Florida's most magnificent first-magnitude springs.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 72 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 46 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on Florida State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 46 sites.

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Park notices 2Includes alerts
  • ATTENTION

    The main camping gate may be closed daily due to heavy day use traffic. Please call 352-465-8550 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for the gate code.

  • Facility Important Information

    The Physical address of the Campground is (18185 SW 94th St. Dunnellon, FL 34432) and is NOT the address of the Main park, (19158 SW 81st Pl Rd. Dunnellon, FL 34432). The park is open year round.… Read full notice

    The Physical address of the Campground is (18185 SW 94th St. Dunnellon, FL 34432) and is NOT the address of the Main park, (19158 SW 81st Pl Rd. Dunnellon, FL 34432).

    The park is open year round.

    This is a complete redesign and expansion of the campground.The day use area is separate from thecampground in locality. Please contact the campground for any questions regarding camping.

    Sites 5, 15, 17, 29, 32, 38, 52 and 53 are designated ADA sites suitable for RVs and trailers. They will not accommodate tents needing to be staked down. Tents must be free standing. Campers using tents and needing ADA accessible sites should use caution. There are ADA accessible Tent Only sites, where tents can be staked, at the park. Please inquire. No campers will be allowed to pitch tents in campsite buffer zones.For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy.

    Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.

    Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed.

    No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.

From the , checked Nov 7, 2026.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Florida State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Florida State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 39 full-hookup individual sites.

Location

18185 S.W. 94th Street
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Rainbow Springs State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Rainbow Springs State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 72 ft (38 of 39 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Rainbow Springs State Park have RV hookups?
39 full-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Rainbow Springs State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Rainbow Springs State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 72 ft (38 of 39 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 39 full-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 37 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 7 paved, 32 gravel site driveways; 7 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 46 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 24 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 18185 S.W. 94th Street (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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  • Camping with dogs
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Florida State Parks booking site
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Rainbowscape

2.9 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $100/night
$200 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

End of the Rainbow Resort

4.2 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $120/night
$240 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Retreats at Romeo Ridge

5 mi from Rainbow Springs State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees Crystal River area · 2 hr · from $99/person
    • Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide! Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 44 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 72 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV
2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 7 · 22 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2019 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
2019 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 41 mi from campground

$90/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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"Koda" the 2021 Kodiak 283BHSL-Delivery Only
"Koda" the 2021 Kodiak 283BHSL-Delivery Only

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 41 mi from campground

$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Rainbow Springs State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!
Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person

The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer
The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $76/person

Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer
Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $77/person

See 6 more bookable tours
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 14 nights (Florida State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Florida State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20266%94%0%
Dec 20269%91%0%
Jan 202710%90%0%
Feb 20278%92%0%
Mar 20278%92%0%
Apr 202716%84%0%
May 202717%83%0%
Compare site types

46 individual reservable campsites from Florida State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

46 sites · $30/night

Loops: LOOP C (22), LOOP B (14), LOOP A (10)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $95/person

Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees

Crystal River area · 2 hr · from $99/person

Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer
Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $79/person

Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour
Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $109/person

Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise

Crystal River area · 1.5 hr · from $51/person

All-Inclusive Small Group Manatee Swim with Free Photos
All-Inclusive Small Group Manatee Swim with Free Photos

Crystal River area · 3 hr · from $95/person