How long is the tube run at Rainbow Springs?
How long is the tube run at Rainbow Springs? All tubers must be at least 5 years of age. Tubers who are 5 or 6 years old must wear and fasten a lifejacket while tubing. Guest Services Inc. will shuttle you upstream 2 miles, where you enter the Rainbow River and float leisurely back to your vehicle. The trip takes about two hours to complete.
Why did Rainbow Springs shut down?
The tourist attraction has been forced to close its doors as high maintenance costs and an uncertain future meant it was not financially viable, according to Ngai Tahu Holdings chief operating officer Craig Ellison.
What time is Rainbow Springs open?
Rainbow Springs State Park is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Can you float down Rainbow Springs?
Tubing the Rainbow River is a wonderful experience but is not allowed within the headsprings area of the park. Instead, visit our tubing entrance located on S.W. 180th Avenue Road, Dunnellon.
Does Rainbow Springs have tubing?
*Tube fare is good for one trip down the river. Tubers who are under the age of 5 years old must wear and fasten a lifejacket while tubing. Visitors must agree to and follow our policies in order to participate. Visitors must sign our waiver and release of liability agreement.
Why do people throw marshmallows at the Salt River?
Marshmallows get very sticky when wet, making them the perfect ammunition to lob at other tubers for some lighthearted fun. They also float, so you can pick up discarded ammo and reuse it as you travel down the river.
Can you swim in Rainbow Springs?
Welcome to Rainbow Springs State Park When swimmers take their first dip in the sapphire-blue waters of Rainbow Springs, they become characters in a story that stretches back over 10,000 years, when humans first visited this place.
Why is it called Rainbow Springs?
Before the building of the attraction, the Rainbow River was known at different times as Wekiwa Creek or Blue Run. 'Rainbow River' seemed more marketable and the names of the river and springs were changed to the names they bear today.
How much does it cost to get in Rainbow Springs?
Rainbow Springs State Park... serene, peaceful, beauty, blue/green water, azaleas, trees with Spanish moss swaying in the breeze from the branches, water falls, Florida blue sky and warm weather, picture ops...all of this for a small entrance fee of $2.00...
Can you bring a cooler to Rainbow Springs?
Rainbow Springs is a State Park that has a $2 entry fee and offers a two hour float rental for $26. Personal tubes and coolers are allowed and coolers are available for rent on site also.
How long does the tube run?
London Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight Monday to Saturday. Operating hours are slightly reduced on Sunday. Night Tube trains run on some lines throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays.
How safe is Salt River tubing?
Fun - Wet - and Mildly Dangerous. On a hot summer day - nothing beats drifting down the salt - BUT there are safety concerns. Drownings are all too common here - dure mainly to the exposed root structure along the shore. People often lash the innertubes together, and can't manuver out of the dangerous areas.