Dunnellon Chamber of Commerce

The City of Dunnellon and surrounding area (the "Treasure of the Nature Coast") welcomes
visitors with small town charm. The Rainbow Springs State Park; crystal clear Rainbow River to
canoe, kayak, or tube; a fisherman's paradise on the Withlacoochee River and Lake Rouseau;
treasures to be found in local shops; trails for equine, bike, or hiking enthusiasts; and great
food at local restaurants; make Dunnellon the TRUE Florida and an easy secret to discover
West on FL Hwy 40 from either I-75 or I-95 to US Hwy 41 and then South five miles.

The Dunnellon area offers a variety of eco-tourism opportunities for visitors of any age to
explore. Both water sports, and numerous trails, and local history abound in Dunnellon for you
to enjoy.

The small town atmosphere in Dunnellon makes for a restful break from the stress and strain
of everyday pressures. You can feel comfortable and safe strolling around our nationally
registered Historic District, through shops that sell a wide variety of gifts and antiques, as well
as our other business districts.

Along the way, if you feel a little hungry, you can take a break and relax over a leisurely and
delicious meal at one of our lovely local restaurants.

For the more adventurous types there are numerous opportunities to enjoy our two local rivers:
The Rainbow River and the Withlacoochee River.

The crystal clear Rainbow River starts at the Rainbow Springs State Park on US 41 where the
head waters are located. The park is open daily and offers areas in which you can canoe,
swim, snorkel, picnic, observe nature at it’s finest, or just plain relax. Rainbow Springs State
Park hosts a wide variety of special events throughout the year.

About one mile down river there is the Rainbow Springs State Park Campground on the east
side, with 105 campsites available. All sites are available with water and electric, some sites
have septic hook-ups. The campground is located 2.5 miles north of county road 484 off of SW
180th Avenue Rd. During peak season (April through September) reservations are
recommended. At the campground there are ample opportunities to go canoeing, snorkeling, or
just sit around the campfire. A boat ramp for hand launched vessels only is available as well as
canoe and tube rentals.

A little further down stream and on the West side of the river is the location of the KP Hole
County Park. The park is located on SW 190th Avenue Road and has been in service for over
50 years. The Park offers canoe and tube rentals as well as other amenities, and is the only
boat ramp on the Rainbow River for motorized vessels.

Behind the Dunnellon Area Chamber of Commerce office is the confluence of the Rainbow
River and the Withlacoochee Rivers and the site of the city beach. This park offers a sandy
beach as well as a playground area and picnic tables.

For the fisherman the Withlacoochee River and Lake Rousseau offer exceptional large mouth
bass fishing, which is why we are the "Bass Capital of Florida". The Gulf of Mexico is only
minutes away heading west on CR 40, or by water through the Withlacooche River. The river
can be accesed from the City Boat Dock on US Hwy 41.

In the heart of Dunnellon on US 41 is the Historical Railroad Depot. The Depot is owned and
operated by the Greater Dunnellon Historical Society. The Depot houses a museum and
country store. It is open on Saturdays during special events.

Eco-tourism is the engine that drives Dunnellon's economy. Last year there were 306,017
visitors to Dunnellon that came to enjoy the TRUE Florida. These visitors rented 13,089 local
lodging rooms at a rate of $525,320.00 and paid admissions of $278,820 at our local State and
County parks.