Manatee Rainbow Springs Florida

Rainbow springs is an unbelievably beautiful place but you will not see a manatee in rainbow springs in florida.

Manatee rainbow springs florida. A few manatees remained in rainbow springs. While there are no manatees in this state park there is plenty of other wildlife to enjoy including birds galore squirrels raccoons and snakes. The history of rainbow springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring. Blue springs also offers canoe and kayak rentals a nice hike to the source of the spring some historic buildings to tour and a boat ride.

It s a florida springs site to not miss. We loved rainbow springs state park. From wading in the crystalline headwaters to canoeing kayaking and lazily floating a tube down river visitors at rainbow springs enjoy a priceless jewel in the florida park system. Visit the three sisters spring have a look to one of the many other springs like the rainbow springs and enjoy the manatee encounter.

Rainbow springs state park dunnellon. Most of the manatees were left on the crystal river side. Weeki wachee rainbow springs manatees date. December 21 2018 author.

Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart. Rainbow springs state park. Blue springs was where i first saw the manatee and it was one of the best places i have seen them yet. Rainbow springs state park located just 1 5 hours drive from orlando has to be one of the cheapest summer date ideas as it only costs 2 to visit.

That was until a dam was constructed between rainbow springs and crystal river. Clear kayak tours rainbow springs. Actually we planned camping in the rainbow springs state park. The kids enjoyed swimming in the most colorful waters we d ever seen and even exploring beyond the springs up in hills.

Once upon a time manatees did live in rainbow springs. Daniel collins 6 comments october 12th was my 60th birthday so bonnie had scheduled a great day of kayaking on a nearby spring fed river called weeki wachee while we were staying safe from hurricane michael in bushnell fl. Due to the cold night temps of 32 f we booked a room at the hampton inn crystal river instead last minute. Effective july 2 2020.

Crystal river tour with everglades airboat ride and optional manatee adventures. See more ideas about rainbow springs springs rainbow springs state park. Trails picnic lunch entrance fee crystal clear water snack bar. Manatee springs state park is open for day use activities including swimming picnicking hiking and camping see hours of operation and fee information below the boardwalks pavilions and playground are closed.

Rainbow springs state park has plenty of swimming opportunities as well as dry land fun. The water was so clear and with a polarized lens i could really take some good photos of these beautiful mammals.