About Who's Been Here Photos Dive Log Revisions Rainbow River Dunnellon, FL 34432 Max Depth: 11-15ft/3-5m Average Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Plenty To See Rating: 4.16 by 114 divers Spring: 71-75°F/22-24°C Summer: 71-75°F/22-24°C Fall: 71-75°F/22-24°C Winter: 71-75°F/22-24°C View All 114 Members View All 11 Photos kblair210: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/13/2021 kblair210: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/13/2021 ItzPedro 3/28/2021 LeanMrfuzzles: Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 8/03/2019 Havicus: Avg Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 4/06/2019 Havicus: Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 11/21/2018 DaveG: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 5/04/2017 Meaghann: Avg Viz: 21-25ft/6-8m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/12/2016 Esvee650: Avg Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 2/20/2016 ram04769: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 10/21/2015 ram04769: Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 4/06/2015 Splash_6212 3/10/2015 Splash_6212 3/10/2015 GeorgiaGirl: I wore a Fullsuit - 2.5. 2/07/2015 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 91-100ft/28-30m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 1/31/2015 markingrassia: Avg Viz: 101-110ft/31-34m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 11/16/2014 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 91-100ft/28-30m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 8/20/2014 Belizeit: Avg Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 7/05/2014 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/18/2014 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 71-80ft/22-24m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/12/2014 Kpgary: Avg Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/12/2014 Kpgary: Avg Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/12/2014 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 91-100ft/28-30m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 3/05/2014 jamusic84: Avg Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 9/29/2013 kelemvor: Avg Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 9/21/2013 Chris0867 9/08/2013 Chris0867 9/08/2013 Sergio3531: Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 7/27/2013 nolegirl: Avg Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/22/2013 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. I wore a Fullsuit - 3. 5/02/2013 bvarn1: Avg Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 9/22/2012 bvarn1: Avg Viz: 31-35ft/9-11m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 9/01/2012 Nikko7219: Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 1/21/2012 Colton: Avg Viz: Over 150ft/46m. I wore a Farmer John - 3. 12/19/2011 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 61-70ft/19-21m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/25/2011 SantaFeSandy: Avg Viz: 91-100ft/28-30m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/12/2011 bvarn1: Avg Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 6/05/2011 Rodrigo_Ramos: Avg Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m. Water Temp: 81-85°F/27-29°C. 6/03/2011 bvarn1: Avg Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m. I wore a Fullsuit - 2. 10/24/2010 bvarn1: Avg Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m. Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. 10/10/2010 12/13/2012 12:14 PM Greg 8/27/2011 2:05 PM

Rainbow River is a boat accessible fresh water dive site, located in Dunnellon, FL 34432. This dive site has an average rating of 4.16 out of 5 from 114 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 11-15ft/3-5m. The average visibility is 41-50ft/12-15m.

Shallow river dive - nice drift. Excellent visibility and nice view of several springs. Decent amounts and variety of fish.

Comments

lls1414 - 10/20/2021 2:14 PM Rating Added: 5 Great drift dive. Average viz: 51-60 ft. Marine life: Florida gar, cormorant (diving), perch, anhinga

kblair210 - 9/09/2021 8:59 AM Rating Added: 4 Nice and easy drift dive through crystal clear water. Max depth around 20 feet with normal depths around 5 feet.

randomlyon - 8/12/2020 3:49 PM Rating Added: 5 This is a super fun dive. You start in a county park and hop on a pontoon boat that drops you off up-river. You drift dive back to the park in crystal clear water enjoying the fish and underwater landscape. I highly recommend this dive for any level diver. Even if your group has their required dive flag, make sure you bring a dSMB and a spool in case you’re separated from your flag carrier.

sabrina - 4/25/2020 9:52 AM Rating Added: 5 My first drift dive. I loved it! Can’t wait to do another one!~ This was so much fun!

LeanMrfuzzles - 10/21/2019 11:35 PM I went scuba diving here on 8/3/2019. Average viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C.

DaveG - 8/30/2019 9:46 PM I went scuba diving here on 5/4/2017. Average viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. Open Water Dive 3 & 4 Rainbow River Dunnellon, FL

WatchingSparksFly - 7/28/2019 2:32 PM Rating Added: 3 Drift dives are not really my thing but there are lots of unique things to see here and if you miss your get out point you can always end up at Swampy’s

Havicus - 11/23/2018 3:34 PM I went scuba diving here on 11/21/2018. Average viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C.

Havicus - 11/23/2018 3:19 PM Finished my 3rd and 4th open water dive cert here, on 11/21/18. It was beautiful. A slow current, great visibility and a fair amount of aquatic life to see. Kayak, canoe, boating, snorkeling, and diving are all availavle here. $5 per person to get into the park (no parking fee).

FeeshFinder - 11/04/2018 8:27 PM Rating Added: 4 Completed dives 3 and 4 of my open water certification here. Interesting drift dive. Water taxi from KP Hole County Park provides upstream transportation. Current moves at a pretty good clip for your drift dive back to KP hole park boat ramp. Water quality / visibility is very good, with plenty of fish, turtles, and birds to see.

Nitediver - 10/08/2017 2:32 PM I went scuba diving here on 6/14/2017. Average viz: 51-60ft/16-18m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C.

TalleyHo - 7/10/2017 8:48 PM Visiting the week of July 17-21 trying to find a local spot for me and my son to hit. This looks like a great place to go. Is it easy enough to put in at Rainbow and tell the rest of the family to meet at KP Hole? Wife and daughter do not dive, so trying to find a cool place for them to swim while we play. Nitediver - 7/10/2017 9:20 PM Water taxi will take you up river and drop you in. 45-60 min drift back to docks. Swim area right there for family. As well as food and other items . Easy dive 6 to 20 feet deep. SantaFeSandy - 7/11/2017 12:59 PM TalleyHo, what level of certification are you and your son? Ginnie is a great spot to dive, as well as Manatee Springs. Both places have amenities, and are friendly to swimmer, snorkeler, tubers. For lots of family fun and BBQ, go to Blue Springs Park in High Springs. TalleyHo - 7/11/2017 4:36 PM I’m AOW and he is OW. I’ll checkout Ginnie and Manatee Springs. SantaFeSandy - 7/11/2017 5:50 PM Check out my many photo albums on this site, to see the various dive options. Troy is another good one, as well as Blue Springs State Park, in Volusia county, Orange City. Your son could go to 60 foot in that one. No lights allowed without a cavern cert. though. Ginnie will let you take a light inside the Ginnie Springs Ballroom. Manatee has 2 holes there: Manatee, and Catfish Hotel. flickr.com/photos/santafesandy/sets/ SantaFeSandy - 7/11/2017 5:52 PM Of course if you are in Williston, don’t neglect Blue Grotto, and Devil’s Den. Both beautiful. divebluegrotto.com/ and devilsden.com/ SantaFeSandy - 7/11/2017 5:55 PM The entire family may enjoy these botanical gardens right next to Devil’s Den as well. All these places have camping and cottages, including Blue Grotto, for really affordable prices. cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com/ SantaFeSandy - 7/11/2017 5:57 PM Rainbow Water Taxi, Captain Brit. (352) 427-0457

armaniballesteros - 12/18/2016 7:43 PM I’m planning a trip to florida, during the month of January 2017. Could someone provide me information and also I need a dive buddy.

ZachStokes777 - 12/02/2016 9:42 PM Who wants to dive here at rainbow river this weekend?

MermaidAshley15 - 5/22/2016 10:06 PM I went scuba diving here on 5/21/2016. Average viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. First night dive! Had a great time with the dive club!

rlrackey - 3/06/2016 5:52 PM Rating Added: 3 Great Drift vis is amazing with a moderate current to help along the way. Lot’s of grass some Gar here and there

JJL - 2/22/2016 9:22 AM Rating Added: 4 Fun

MermaidAshley15 - 12/13/2015 12:16 AM I went scuba diving here on 12/12/2015. Average viz: 41-50ft/12-15m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. www." /> dalehall - 12/14/2015 12:35 PM Awesome picture.. We were the first group of the day for the boat Capt that day. As we were putting away our gear after the dive, he had come back and had talked about dropping all you off with the Santa suits..

markingrassia - 9/23/2015 7:25 PM I went scuba diving here on 11/16/2014. Average viz: 101-110ft/31-34m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C. River drift dive. Awesome. 62 minutes on 1/2 tank.

KFJ408 - 6/07/2015 7:09 PM Rating Added: 5 Lots of fun in this drift dive ram04769 - 6/08/2015 12:58 PM This was a great spot. I thoroughly enjoyed it as well.