Today we are camped in Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon. Not only do they have a spring that is consistently 72 degrees and keeps the river that warm but this area was once home to one of the first amusement parks in FL.
In the 20's and 30's there was a frontier town complete with a rodeo arena, zoo and waterfalls. A swimming hole was on the shore of the spring, waterfalls were created throughout the park and a butterfly garden was a big attraction. Pictures show a lodge and western town complete with boardwalks. After Disney moved into the area, this park closed down until the mid-70's when it was turned into a state park. They added some hiking trails, canoe rentals and tubing on the river as well as maintaining the swimming area.
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