Florida residents are lucky to have more than one way to cool off during the summer. Not only is there a fantastic hidden beach road trip through Florida to check out, but also plenty of waterparks and white sandy beaches to set up shop for the day. But if you’re looking a bit more inland, maybe a natural swimming hole in Florida that is relaxing with less of a current and more of a flow—we have the place for you.

Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida is a beautiful swimming hole that breaks off into creeks and crevices that visitors can use to keep cool all season long.
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With multiple freshwater springs throughout, Rainbow River stays at a consistent temperature during the year of around 73-degrees.
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The first-magnitude springs actually has multiple vents, which end up pushing out 400 to 600 million gallons of water every single day.
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This crystal clear waterway clocks in at just shy of 6 miles, and guests can enjoy a bevy of water activities to choose from.
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Take a kayak and paddle your way through, or grab tube a kick back for a float that can fill your afternoon.
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You can make an entire day out of visiting the different creeks and entry points along the river—pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic on the grassy banks.
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The cost to enter the area is $5 per person, which allows visitors to spend the day at the swimming hole and along the river’s edge.
TripAdvisor Lunna C.
The weekends tend to be a bit busy at Rainbow River, however, a visit during the week might just leave you with entire park and creek to yourself.
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Head on out to Rainbow River for an enjoyable day spend swimming, tubing, floating, and paddling under the sun.
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Address: Dunnellon, FL 34432

Hours of Operation: Open 8:00 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year

Cost: $2/person

To learn more about Rainbow River, check out the website by clicking here. Have you ever been to Rainbow Springs before? Share with us your experience in the comments section!

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