Rainbow Springs Florida Alligators
De leon springs state park.
Rainbow springs florida alligators. Although the pathways are not exceedingly difficult they were made in the 1930s before ada regulations so there are a few. Rainbow springs state park. We rented kayaks in 2018 2019 at rainbow springs state park which is the headwaters of the rainbow river. Dunnellon marion county parks and recreation has temporarily suspended access to swimming tubing diving and paddle boarding on the rainbow river at kp hole park 9425 sw 190th road dunnellon.
Yes but don t let that stop you from enjoying the beautiful rainbow river. Gator was at least 8ft probably a little bigger. The trail at rainbow springs state park in dunnellon will take you through a little over two miles of some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. 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.
We paddled down past kp hole and there were signs warning of alligators. Some of the folks that live along the river have seen them they hideout on the state park side of the river. Peacefully sunbathing for those familiar with the rainbow river this gator was a little less than halfway up between swampys and the park on. There is a risk of an alligator anywhere with water in florida.
Technically alligators do live in rainbow springs. Wildlife like black bears deer alligators otters and manatees can be seen here. The history of rainbow springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring. Florida born and raised i can honestly say if there is a water there is gator s you might not see them but trust me they are there that s their home and we are visitors use common sence do not feed or splash or harass the gator s and you can share the river with them.
This one easy hike in florida will lead you someplace unforgettable.