Paddleboard Rental at Rainbow Springs State Park
Drift across clear spring water at your own pace
Duration
1 hour, 2 hours, or all day
Includes
Paddleboard, life jacket, paddle
Highlights
Explore Rainbow Springs State Park from a stand up paddleboard on clear blue-green water. Paddle at a relaxed pace along tree-lined banks, sunny stretches, and shaded areas.
- Glide over clear water with fish and swaying plants beneath your board
- Follow the gentle current through the spring-fed river
- Look for turtles and birds along the shoreline
- Learn safety guidelines during a brief orientation
- Enjoy a slow-paced way to experience the water and surrounding scenery
What's Included
- Life jacket
- Paddle
- Safety orientation
Important details
- Ages 3+ only
- Children under 12 must share a vessel with a parent or guardian
- Sign the waiver before arrival
- Bring a valid ID and your booking confirmation
- A park entry reservation is required; an entrance fee applies and is collected at booking
- No alcoholic beverages
- Use reusable containers for food and nonalcoholic drinks; disposable containers are prohibited on the Rainbow River
- Children under 6 must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway
- Requires independent paddleboard operation, including paddling with and against the current, boarding, exiting, and maneuvering around vessels
- Requires tolerance for sun, insects, currents, waves, and 72-degree water
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund. You'll receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Wear swimwear or athletic clothing that can get wet, plus water shoes or strapped sandals. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a reusable water bottle, valid ID, and your booking confirmation.
A reservation is required to enter Rainbow Springs State Park's Main Entrance, including for Florida State Parks annual passholders. An entrance fee applies and is collected at booking.
Ages 3+ only. Children under 12 must share a vessel with a parent or guardian. Children under 6 must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway.
Meeting details
Headspring, 19160 Southwest 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Related locations
Rainbow Springs State Park
Admission includedAt Rainbow Springs State Park, the water runs a shade of blue-green that barely seems real. Fed by one of Florida's largest first-magnitude springs, the river emerges from the earth at a steady 68 degrees year-round, so clear you can watch sunlight ripple across the sandy bottom from several feet above. Rainbow Springs State Park draws swimmers, snorkelers, and quiet-seekers alike to its spring-fed shallows and restored native gardens.
