Rainbow Springs State Park Campground
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Rainbow Springs State Park, Florida.
Summary
Rainbow Springs State Park Campground is about 74 miles (straight line) from Orlando; it is run by Florida State Parks (FL DEP). The campground lists 60 overnight sites; it charges the state's published rate schedule ($16–$42). Sites are booked through the state park reservation system, with full hookups available. On-site you'll find showers and laundry, according to the source data.
When to book: Florida State Parks opens bookings 10 months ahead, 11 for Florida residents, counted from your arrival date, at 8 a.m. ET. Example: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, Oct 8, 2027): non-residents Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Florida residents Sun, Nov 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET. Source: Florida State Parks: Reservation information. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
- The park page gives park hours ("8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year"), not a separate campground season.
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Source: Official state park page, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsListed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryListed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Rainbow Springs State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability (official reservation site) ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 60 sites it is the #37 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (1 electric site).
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~74 mi, Tampa ~79 mi, Jacksonville ~98 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.TentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency (source): This park's fees page lists no standard campsite rate, so we show the statewide range: The reservation information page says: "Campsite prices vary from $16 to $42 a night depending on the park. Cabin prices vary from $30 to $160 a night."
Trails near Rainbow Springs State Park Campground
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
2.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 2.8 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 2.8 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerock Road | 4.0 mi | 1.5 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Florida / Tricycle Trail | 4.3 mi | 0.7 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Tri-Cycle Link | 4.7 mi | 0.0 | OSM | ||
| Tricycle Trail | 4.7 mi | 0.6 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Rainbow Springs State Park Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 20.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Southern Springs RV Resort (16.1 mi), Santos Campground (19.9 mi), Williston Crossings (21.4 mi), Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground (24.8 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Prairie Campground and Trailhead OpenStreetMap listing |
8.3 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Big Bass Village RV Park Private Private RV park |
10.9 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Ocala RV Camp Resort Private Private RV park |
14.9 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Nature Coast Landings RV Resort Private Private RV park |
15.3 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Ocala Sun RV Resort Private campground |
15.9 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Southern Springs RV Resort Private Private RV park |
16.1 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.