How to scuba dive Rainbow River FL | 2022 Update | Simple one-minute videos | Down to 60
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Rainbow River is a crystal
Rainbow River is a crystal clear spring river run on Florida’s West Coast, about an hour North of Tampa. It’s accessible to divers by Water Taxi located at “KP Hole”. NOTE: You can use your own private boat or other means, but this is the easiest and most common way.
Rainbow Springs is the headwater for this gorgeous river dive.
STEP 1: Find “K.P. Hole”, a county park open year round 8am to 5pm, & even later in the summer. It’s about $20 per diver to enter.
However, you’ll need to arrive by noon or earlier, because…
STEP 2: You’ll need to pay the water taxi around $10 cash per diver. They’re there every weekend, but call ahead at least 1 day in advance to arrange it on a weekday.
Rainbow River Water Taxi: 352-427-0457
They’ll take you on a 10-15ish minute ride up river and drop you off. Ask the boat captain about the different drop off spots and how far they are, depending on how long you want to dive. Once you’re off the boat, zig zag your way along the bottom while drifting slowly back down stream, so you’re able to take in the incredible visuals and wildlife.
With depths of up to 25’, you’ll see why this is called Rainbow River! Stunning blue water, neon green grass, turtles, birds, fishies, & the occasional otter, all set against the backdrop of glowing white sand bottoms, and even little boils bubbling out clear water along the way.
The little sand boils are freshwater springs literally coming out of the ground.
If you don't have a dive flag (which are required), usually they have some to lend you when you arrive - just be sure and ask in advance!
Remember when going down the river, poke your head up once in a while, ESPECIALLY so you don’t miss your exit! Missing your exit can be a time consuming ordeal, since it’s tough to swim upstream and not always an easy exit later.
PS: Don’t forget to bring your snorkel, just in case! If you get low on air, you can continue your trip without missing out!
Access point to dive the Rainbow River -
Google Map link: https://g.page/KPHole?share
KP Hole Website: https://parks.marionfl.org/i-want-to/...
352-489-3055
9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Rainbow River Water Taxi: 352-427-0457
Water Taxi Website: http://www.rainbowriverwatertaxi.com
Produced by https://sweetwaterscuba.com
Special thanks to Katie Reich
Narrated & Filmed by Kenny Dyal
Demonstrated by Michael Chapman with https://diveseakingscuba.com
Also, special thanks to Famous Bird's Underwater Dive Center for letting us film them as well!
https://www.birdsunderwater.com
Rainbow Springs is the headwater for this gorgeous river dive.
STEP 1: Find “K.P. Hole”, a county park open year round 8am to 5pm, & even later in the summer. It’s about $20 per diver to enter.
However, you’ll need to arrive by noon or earlier, because…
STEP 2: You’ll need to pay the water taxi around $10 cash per diver. They’re there every weekend, but call ahead at least 1 day in advance to arrange it on a weekday.
Rainbow River Water Taxi: 352-427-0457
They’ll take you on a 10-15ish minute ride up river and drop you off. Ask the boat captain about the different drop off spots and how far they are, depending on how long you want to dive. Once you’re off the boat, zig zag your way along the bottom while drifting slowly back down stream, so you’re able to take in the incredible visuals and wildlife.
With depths of up to 25’, you’ll see why this is called Rainbow River! Stunning blue water, neon green grass, turtles, birds, fishies, & the occasional otter, all set against the backdrop of glowing white sand bottoms, and even little boils bubbling out clear water along the way.
The little sand boils are freshwater springs literally coming out of the ground.
If you don't have a dive flag (which are required), usually they have some to lend you when you arrive - just be sure and ask in advance!
Remember when going down the river, poke your head up once in a while, ESPECIALLY so you don’t miss your exit! Missing your exit can be a time consuming ordeal, since it’s tough to swim upstream and not always an easy exit later.
PS: Don’t forget to bring your snorkel, just in case! If you get low on air, you can continue your trip without missing out!
Access point to dive the Rainbow River -
Google Map link: https://g.page/KPHole?share
KP Hole Website: https://parks.marionfl.org/i-want-to/...
352-489-3055
9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Rainbow River Water Taxi: 352-427-0457
Water Taxi Website: http://www.rainbowriverwatertaxi.com
Produced by https://sweetwaterscuba.com
Special thanks to Katie Reich
Narrated & Filmed by Kenny Dyal
Demonstrated by Michael Chapman with https://diveseakingscuba.com
Also, special thanks to Famous Bird's Underwater Dive Center for letting us film them as well!
https://www.birdsunderwater.com
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