Rainbow Springs State Park Ranger Programs

• GUIDED CANOE/KAYAK TRIPS
  2nd Wednesday of every month. 10:00 a.m. Bring a friend and enjoy the beautiful Rainbow River! Meet a park ranger at the canoe dock at the headsprings or day use section of the park. $2.00 entrance fee per person. The trip is about one mile downriver and back. Round trip takes about 2.5 hours. A $25 deposit with driver's license is required for rental. Rentals are $10/hour. RSVP is necessary.
  
  Call (352) 465-8555 for more details.
• GUIDED SNORKELING TRIPS
  1st & 3rd Wednesday, May - October. 9:00 a.m. Follow a guide from the headspring park’s canoe-kayak dock to the headsprings boundary and back, swimming upriver about 1700 feet. A safety boat follows. A lecture teaches about the ecology of the springs. RSVP Necessary. This event is free with standard park admission.
  
  Call (352) 465-8555 for more details.
• GUIDED GARDEN WALKS
  1st and 3rd Saturday, Nov. - April. 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a guided walk through the beautiful gardens and headspring area. Meet on the veranda and learn about the interesting history of the park, as well as some of the plants and animals that call it home. The walk is on uneven brick walkways and lasts 30 to 45 minutes. $2.00 per person park entrance fee. No RSVP necessary.
  
  Call (352) 465-8555 for more details.
• CAMPFIRE/CAMPING PROGRAM
  Most Saturday nights. For campers only. Check with the campground personnel for details.
  
  Call 352-465-8550 for more details.
• MUSIC ON THE GROUNDS
  Every 3rd Saturday of each month. Join the Park Staff and Volunteers along with your neighbors every 3rd Saturday of each month (excluding December) after sunset. Bring a chair, a mug, a musical instrument, some poetry, or your love of music for an evening with local talented artists. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park and ticket prices for this “after sunset” event are $2.00 for adults $1.00 for youth ages 12-17 and children under 12 are free. There is a different musical host each month and the open mic is first come first serve with a starting limit of 2 songs. Because this is an after sunset event starting times will vary. Call 352-465-8539 for more details.
  
  Call 352-465-8539 for more details.