Manatee Rainbow Springs Florida

We loved rainbow springs state park.

Manatee rainbow springs florida. Blue springs was where i first saw the manatee and it was one of the best places i have seen them yet. Due to the cold night temps of 32 f we booked a room at the hampton inn crystal river instead last minute. 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. Effective july 2 2020.

Once upon a time manatees did live in rainbow springs. Rainbow springs state park dunnellon. That was until a dam was constructed between rainbow springs and crystal river. 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.

The water was so clear and with a polarized lens i could really take some good photos of these beautiful mammals. Rainbow springs state park. Most of the manatees were left on the crystal river side. Crystal river tour with everglades airboat ride and optional manatee adventures.

See more ideas about rainbow springs springs rainbow springs state park. Actually we planned camping in the rainbow springs state park. Weeki wachee rainbow springs manatees date. A few manatees remained in rainbow springs.

Address phone number rainbow springs state park reviews. December 21 2018 author. Aug 18 2013 explore glenda s board rainbow springs followed by 174 people on pinterest. The history of rainbow springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring.

Rainbow springs state park has plenty of swimming opportunities as well as dry land fun. 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. 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. Restroom availability may be limited.

Rainbow springs is an unbelievably beautiful place but you will not see a manatee in rainbow springs in florida. It s a florida springs site to not miss. 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. Clear kayak tours rainbow springs.

The kids enjoyed swimming in the most colorful waters we d ever seen and even exploring beyond the springs up in hills. Visit the three sisters spring have a look to one of the many other springs like the rainbow springs and enjoy the manatee encounter.