What Florida springs can you tube in?

9 Best Places to Go Tubing in Florida

  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Fort White.
  • Blue Spring State Park, Orange City.
  • Rainbow Springs State Park, Dunnellon.
  • Madison Blue Spring State Park, Lee.
  • Rock Springs Run at Kelly Park, Apopka.
  • Ginnie Springs, High Springs.
  • Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.

How much does it cost to go tubing down Rainbow River?

a $20
To tube down the Rainbow River, there is a $20 fee including park admission, the shuttle ride back to the starting point, tube rental and tax. If you bring your own tube, the fee is $12 including park admission and the shuttle ride.

How much does it cost to go tubing at Ichetucknee Springs?

$6 per vehicle
Admission to the park is $6 per vehicle (up to 8 people), and the charge for the tubing tram is $5.50. The fee is good all day for trams to the midpoint launch site. If you don’t bring your own tube, you can rent one, which range from $7 to $30.

Can you go tubing at Wekiwa Springs?

There is no tubing at Wekiva Springs because there is no river run. There is a very big and nice swim area. However just a few minutes (15 min) away, there is another great park with an awesome river run and tube rentals just outside the park.

Does Ginnie springs have a lazy river?

Bring your tubes or rent them there – get on the river with friends and just float your worries away. Tie yourself up to your buddies and really live the lazy life. Bring music and refreshment and enjoy lunch under the trees. They have a snack bar if you want a burger or sandwich.

What is the best natural spring in Florida?

Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon often is considered the most beautiful of the state’s 33 first-magnitude springs, more than any other state and more than any nation can boast. A few hours’ visit to any of Florida’s bubbling wonders can reveal a living composition of wildlife and plants.

Is there alligators in Rainbow River?

Tip: if you choose to head down river beyond the designated swimming area be aware that there are some varieties of snakes that you make encounter, as well as alligators. The Rainbow River does have gators in it, so swim with caution.

Is Rainbow River and Rainbow Springs the same?

The Rainbow River is a gently winding river that is 5.7 miles (9.2 km) long and merges with the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon, Florida. The headwaters, Rainbow Springs, is the anchor for Rainbow Springs State Park.

Are there alligators in the Ichetucknee River?

No gators, but snakes – yes. The snakes that swim underneath submerged in the water are harmless but if you see one swimming up along the top of the water with its head up, watch out as it’s a cottonmouth (water moccasin) and they are aggressive.

How long does it take to float down the Ichetucknee River?

It will take you about two hours to float down to the Last Take Out where a tram will shuttle you back to the parking area. There is also an exit at the 45-minute mark at Dampier’s Landing. You can always get out there and walk back to the South parking lot.

Do people go tubing in Florida?

Although Floridians are blessed with a huge variety of outdoor activities, river tubing in Florida is hard to beat. It is hard to think of a more relaxing way to spend an afternoon than floating peacefully on an inner tube surrounded by the stunning beauty of a Florida state park.

Are there monkeys in Wekiwa Springs?

In 2011, a monkey was photographed in Orange County on the Wekiva River near Rock Springs Run, state records show. The monkeys were brought to the Ocala park by a tour boat operator in the 1930s.