Two Miles of Pure Floating Bliss on the Rainbow River
Experience a rejuvenating and tranquil 2-mile journey floating down the beautiful Rainbow River. The slow and steady current lets you relax and enjoy the crystal-clear 72 degree water, breathtaking nature, and diverse wildlife along the shore.
Location: Tubing Entrance
10830 SW 180th Ave Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432
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Phone: 833-945-2925
Hours
First Saturday in April – Memorial Day:
8am – 4pm, weekends only
Memorial Day – Labor Day:
8am – 4pm Daily
Labor Day – End of September:
8am – 4pm, Weekends only
October – March:
Closed
The facility may close early due to the weather.
No entry into the park after 4:00pm.
Pricing
1 Float down Rainbow River:
$25.00 Per Person For Tube & Tram Ticket plus, State Park Fee:
- $4.00 For Single Occupant Vehicle
- $5.00 Per Car For 2-8 People
After your first float trip is complete, you may purchase a 2nd float trip at our Tubing Store for $12.00 per person. The 2nd float trip must be completed before leaving the tube park. No re-entry allowed.
You can bring your own tube or inflatable paddle board, but the price is the same. The tube must be 80 inches or less. Inflatable paddle boards must fit in our tubing cage for transport.
Tubing Store
The Tubing Store offers souvenirs, snacks, drinks, ice cream, goggles, waterproof bags etc. Here you can purchase a second float trip, rent coolers and ropes or upgrade your tube to a 2-person tube. We also offer tubes without a hole for our younger tubers.
The Tram
The Tram runs approximately every 20 minutes. Life jackets are highly recommended. We will take you two miles upstream to our launch point, where you will pickup your tube and begin your approximate two hour journey.
Safety
All ages are welcome. At least one member in your group must be 18 years of age. Children 5 years and younger must ride with a parent and wear a lifejacket.
It is strongly advised that you know how to swim as stated in the waiver. This is an un-guided float trip and there are NO life guards. It is prohibited to enter onto ones property along the river.
*If you are mobility impaired and require assistance, please speak to the manager at the Tubing Store before boarding the Tram, for pick-up arrangements
Important Things to Know
- Once you get to the main building, please fill out your waiver (release of liability agreement) and return to a Breezeway Staff Member.
- Upon exiting the river, you will need to walk the boardwalk/sidewalk back to the building. It is highly recommended that you wear water shoes.
- NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED.
- Coolers and bags will be checked by our staff prior to boarding the Tram.
- No disposable items on the water such as Ziploc bags, plastic water bottles, food wrappers/bags, etc.)
- Changing rooms on-site, but no showers.
- We do not have picnic tables.
- We will hold your car keys for you at the Tubing Store.
- We do not provide lockers, please leave items that are not going with you in your car.
- Animals are not permitted in swimming areas for their own safety and the safety of park visitors (see Florida Stature 64E-9: Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places).
- Expect crowds on weekends.
- *Registered Campers Only: If you are a registered camper and are using your own tube to float on the Rainbow River, you may launch from the campground and exit the river via the state park tube take-out and ride the tram back to the campground, for a Fee. Visit the Campground Store to purchase your tickets. For more information contact Guest Services, Inc. at 833-945-2925.
