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Rainbow River Drift Dive

Dunnellon, Florida, United States

Rainbow River Drift Dive is a Florida inland dive destination documented by Marion County KP Hole Park and Divers Alert Network. It is classified as spring-fed river / drift dive.

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Historic Photograph

Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon, Florida.
Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon, Florida.State Library and Archives of Florida; via Wikimedia Commons · Public domainSource ↗
WaterFreshwater
AccessPaid diver access is available at KP Hole; arrange downstream exit/transport and follow aquatic-preserve rules
ExperienceOpen-water recreational; drift-diving skills recommended
Maximum depth5–25 ft / 2–8 m
Best seasonYear-round; river, weather, capacity and launch rules apply
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates29.10248, -82.43747
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Use a dive flag and plan for current, boat traffic, swimmers and a separate downstream exit

Before you arrive

Access notes

Use a dive flag and plan for current, boat traffic, swimmers and a separate downstream exit Confirm current rules, hours, water level, visibility, fees and emergency plan directly before travel.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold-water exposure, changing visibility and water level, current or flow, submerged timber/rock, entanglement, wildlife, difficult entry/exit, and separation from the surface. Any overhead or technical route adds loss-of-line, gas, depth, decompression and rescue-limit hazards.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.