Service Project - Rainbow Springs (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This three-day event is an opportunity to offer some assistance to the park while also having an opportunity for fellowship and experience the park.

The service project will entail the removal of chain link fence located near the headspring making way for better access to the river. The fence is a remanent from the days it was a privately operated roadside attraction and thus is considered a cultural resource. The project is pending approval from the Florida Division of Historical Resources

Join us for the day or stay overnight.

CAMPING

A limited number of full-service campsites have been blocked in the regular campground. Additional space for boondock camping will be available at the tubing area which will be closed for the season. Water is available to fill your holding tank and restrooms are available. Showers are available in the regular campground. There is a limited supply of power outlets. Generators are allowed. Email Sandy Cook at Sandy.FPSRA@Gmail.com for camping or event information.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Monday, October 19 – 6:30ish Pot-Luck Dinner, campground
Tuesday, October 20 – 9:00 am Meet at headsprings for service project. Lunch provided by the Friends of Rainbow Springs CSO.
Dinner at Swampy’s Bar & Grille. Time TBD.
Wednesday, October 21 – 9:00 am Continue service project. Hopefully project will wrap up by noon. Lunch on your own.
Dinner at Lollygaggers Sports Pub and Grill. Time TBD.

Potential afternoon activities

Take a swim in the Rainbow. Some people claim the waters have healing powers, maybe just what is needed after the workday.
Canoe or kayak upriver, from the Campground to the Headsprings and back. Bring your own vessel or rent from the Campground Store. Approximately 1.5 hour trip, the current is only 1.5 miles per hour. No shuttle available.
Afternoon or early evening walk around the headspring lead by FPSRA Board member Thea Knott

The park has three separate locations divided by private property. The addresses are:

Headsprings Day Use Area, 19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon FL 34432
Campground, 18185 SW 94th St, Dunnellon FL 34432. Be sure you have the gate code, the gate is closed at all times.
Tubing, 10830 SW 180th Ave. Road, Dunnellon FL 34432

Ranger Rendezvous - Collier Seminole (February 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Campsites have been blocked.

Email Sandy.FPSRA@Gmail.com to request a site

More details coming

Ranger Rendezvous - Gamble Rogers (September 14, 2027)

Tue, 14 Sep 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Ranger Rendezvous

Sept 14 -21, 2027

Gamble Rogers Memorial

State Recreation Area

Campsites will be available

SAVE THE DATE

Florida Park Service Ranger Association upcoming events

Service Project - Rainbow Springs (October 19, 2026)

Ranger Rendezvous - Collier Seminole (February 17, 2027)

Ranger Rendezvous - Gamble Rogers (September 14, 2027)