Ever stay in Rainbow Springs Campground and dive in the river?

[Waterwulf]

We're heading back to Florida and one of the places we're going to stay, is the Rainbow Springs RV Campground on the Rainbow River. It's across the river from KP Hole. I plan on doing some drift diving from my kayak. Looking at the campground on the satellite viewer, it looks like a long ways (500 yards) from the camp area to the river. There's an access road but no parking lot so it's most likely drop off only and even then, it's still a hike to the river. Has anybody stayed there and dove in the river from there? Can you ride up to the river or walk only? Bicycles ok? .

Yes, I examined their web site from top to bottom but it doesn't really give the conditions. I also emailed them asking for info but got no response. Thanks

 

[Ballyhoo]

I did years ago and I don’t remember having to haul the tanks a long ways. Seems like it was pretty easy and a cool dive.

 

[NSB-Diver]

This might be of some help to you. Rainbow Water Taxi

 

[Waterwulf]

I used the Water Taxi last winter when we were there but I plan on staying right at the river this time and using my kayak for drift dives. I had heard that it was a long walk from the parking area to the water at both the head springs and the State Park RV camp. It's just a short walk from the parking lot at KP Hole to the water. Oh well. I have a wheeled dolly for my kayak and can tow it with my bicycle. I'll just plan on using it that way and locking it up at the water.