Beginning April 29, 2026, all visitors to Rainbow Springs State Park, including Florida State Parks annual passholders, pedestrians and cyclists, must have a reservation to enter the park’s Main Entrance (also known as the headsprings/swimming entrance) at 19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432. The window for advanced reservations opens April 22, 2026. More info

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Maps & Directions

Address: 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, FL 33034

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Visitors coming from the Miami area and the north should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends, merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park.

Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.

The Flamingo Visitor Center lies roughly 38 miles south of the park main entrance. Visitors should expect to drive about an hour before arriving at Flamingo.

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