RAINBOW SPRINGS the Area Surrounding the Park Has Been Inhabited STATE PARK RAINBOW SPRINGS by Human Cultures for at Least 10,000 Years

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RAINBOW SPRINGS the Area Surrounding the Park Has Been Inhabited STATE PARK RAINBOW SPRINGS by Human Cultures for at Least 10,000 Years HISTORY AND NATURE RAINBOW SPRINGS The area surrounding the park has been inhabited STATE PARK RAINBOW SPRINGS by human cultures for at least 10,000 years. 19158 S.W. 81st Place Road People we now call the Timucua lived here at STATE PARK Dunnellon, FL 34432 the time of European contact. The city of Ocala is named after a nearby Timucuan village and chief 352-465-8555 A mixture of cultural gardens, called Ocale. a spring-fed river Pioneers first settled the headsprings in 1839. By and a natural headspring 1883, about 75 people lived in this agricultural community, which had a railroad station, sawmill, PARK GUIDELINES hotel, stores and a post office. • Hours are 8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year. In the 1920s, Blue Springs and Blue Run were • An entrance fee is required. favorite spots for tourists and locals. As the • All plants, animals and park property are protected. attraction grew, the river was dredged for glass Collection, destruction or disturbance is prohibited. bottom boat tours; and waterfalls were built on piles of phosphate tailings. A zoo, rodeo, gift shops • Pets are permitted in designated areas only. Pets and a monorail with leaf-shaped gondolas were must be kept on a handheld leash no longer than six added. In the mid-1970s, when larger theme parks feet and well-behaved at all times. lured the tourists away, Rainbow Springs was • No fishing, tubing or diving is permitted in the closed. In the mid-1990s, it reopened as a state headsprings area. park. In 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior • Fishing is available to registered campers only from designated Rainbow River as a National Natural the campground. A Florida fishing license may be Landmark. It is also an aquatic preserve and an required. Outstanding Florida Water. • Fireworks and hunting are prohibited. The river supports abundant wildlife, including otters, alligators, many species of turtles and fish, • To become a volunteer, please inquire at the ranger and every variety of water bird—waders, divers station. and dabblers. Osprey, hawks and swallowtail • For camping information, contact Reserve America kites soar along the river corridor while smaller at 800-326-3521 or visit ReserveAmerica.com. birds and animals hide in the lush vegetation. • Florida state parks are committed to providing all Many animal species, including the endangered visitors equal access to facilities and programs. If you gopher tortoise, Florida pine snake, indigo snake, need assistance to enable your participation, please Sherman’s fox squirrel and the Florida mouse contact the ranger station. inhabit the uplands surrounding the springs and river. FloridaStateParks.orgVisit us online at Follow us on social media FloridaStateParks.org#FLStateParks EXPERIENCES AND AMENITIES Rainbow Springs State Park Welcome to Rainbow Springs State Park. One of Florida’s largest springs, the headsprings of the Camping Gardens Picnicking Showers Swimming Visitor Center Rainbow River originate in this beautiful 1,472-acre Inset 1 Inset 1 Canoe Launch Hiking Restrooms Snorkeling Tubing Wildlife Viewing park. Rich in natural beauty and cultural history, it is Inset 1 Inset 1 also a popular spot for swimmers, kayakers, tubers Canoeing Parking Headsprings and campers. The magnificent azaleas bloom in early Entrance Concessions Pavilion spring, attracting visitors from around the country. Road Avenue 180th SW Rainbow Springs is a wonderful mixture of Central Florida’s natural and cultural heritage. It is a popular destination to swim, snorkel, tube, canoe, picnic or Headspring Inset stroll the gardens. The day-use headsprings area, tube Inset 1 launch area and the campground differ in the activities To Headsprings they allow, so be sure to ask in advance. Entrance The gardens and waterfalls are cultural assets that remain from the days when the headsprings were Inset 2 Inset 2 a private attraction. They have been renovated and Park Boundary Entrance Station Park Boundary replanted while preserving their historical significance. & Gift Shop 0 250 500 1,000 Feet 0 250 500 1,000 Feet In early spring the entire headsprings area bursts Camping Sites Camping Sites into pinks, purples and whites with its famous azalea Swimming Dock Trailhead Hiking Hiking blooms. Nature trails invite hikers to meander into 05250F00 1,000 eet Campground Public Canoe & Dock Entrance the park’s natural areas. Kayak Storage Hiking/Biking Hiking/Biking The headsprings and campground have a variety of ranger-guided programs and canoe trips at different Campground InsetWalkways Walkways times of year. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent US Highway US Highway at the headsprings. A , and Tram food concession gift shop Station visitor center add to the pleasure and education of County Road County Road visitors. The picnic pavilions are perfect for family Park Road PavedCamping Check-in Park Road Paved Concession Store reunions and weddings. Rainbow River Laundry The campground, about six miles from the Canoe & Kayak Rack Park Road Stabilized Park Road Stabilized for Registered Campers headsprings, provides access to the river. More nature Only Park Road Unstabilized Park Road Unstabilized trails wind through the sandhill and oak hammock Tube/Canoe/Kayak Launch Road Avenue 180th SW communities. Campground activities are for registered Structures Structures Tubing campers only, and a camp store offers further Entrance Parking Lots Parking Lots SW 180th Avenue Road amenities for overnight guests. 05250F00 1,000 eet Campground Entrance Inset 2 N Directions W E Headsprings Entrance: 1-75 to State Rd. 40 west which dead ends at U.S. 41; turn left. Park is on left. S Campground Entrance: 18185 SW 94th St., 3.1 miles 0 250 500 0 1,000 Fe2e5t0 500 1,000 Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 Feet 0 1,000 2,000 4,000 Feet south of State Rd. 40 or 2.3 miles north of County Rd.484. Inset 2 Inset 2 Tubing Entrance: 10830 SW 180th Ave. Rd., 4.5 mile south of State Road 40 or 0.9 miles north of County Road 484. To Dunnellon BASE MAP BASE MAP RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARRKAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK 00000 Rev_00.19 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Department of Environmental Protection PAGE 1 PAGE 1 Division of Recreation and Parks Division of Recreation and Parks Date of aerial; 2016 Date of aerial; 2016.
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