"Our springs have been referred to as "liquid bowls of light." When you visit Rainbow Springs you never leave unchanged."

Jeff Sowards, Aquatic Preserve Manager

Location:

Marion County

Acreage:

150 acres of sovereign submerged lands

Contact:

Jeff Sowards
Aquatic Preserve Manager
19152 SW 81st Place Road
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 465-8565

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• The Rainbow Springs Aquatic Preserve encompasses the entire length of the Rainbow River.
   
• The river begins at Rainbow Springs and empties into the Withlacoochee River 5.7 miles to the south.
   
• Rainbow Springs is Florida's 4th largest spring.
   
• The 72 degree F clear water is home to 23 species of 15 genera and 7 families of fishes.
   
• This area is rich in cultural resources dating back to 7000-3000 BC.