Location: Dunnellon
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What to do and see in Dunnellon, Florida (FL): The Best Nature & Parks
Dunnellon is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,733 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Goethe State Forest
2. Johnson Pond Trailhead
3. Pruitt Trailhead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By AWHEMH - Southington, United States
found pruitt trailhead by just riding the trails from ross praire campground, good trails and beautiful scenery
4. Rainbow River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 514 reviews
Reviewed By valerieann2020 - North Port, United States
Despite being 30 feet deep in some places, it feels like you could reach out and touch the bottom since the water is crystal clear. My husband and I took a 2 hour tubing trek via the state park. Living in FL, we all know that fresh water is a no go, due to the alligators that make their homes in the tall reeds. While the bottom of the river looks like it would be home to gators, the cool 72 degree water, year around, and the constant parade of people on the river make alligators a nonissue. This was so surprising to me and I was thrilled to find such a place, even with it being three hours north of where we live. We saw a fish or two and a turtle during our journey down the river. The houses on the river reminded me of something from a movie out of the 70's. Children play on the river and the residents like to sit outside and relax. A time long forgotten. It was so relaxing and something that everyone must try! We can't wait to go back.
5. K.P. Hole County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Park With Beach And Restrooms For Entering Rainbow River
Reviewed By rosieh785
Used the boat to take us toward the headsprings. The captain was wildy entertaining and knowledgeable about the area. We entered and did a drift dive back. Explored some vents grassy areas and performed the safety skills needed to complete certification. It is a very enjoyable dive I'd recommend staying on the left side of the river so you don't miss the deepest part. It was fun!!! The facilities at the park were adequate and exiting on the boat ramp made getting out with our gear on easier. While diving we saw lots of fish, bass, gar and tons of small fish, turtles (and baby turtles) and anhingas.
6. Rainbow Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 890 reviews
Reviewed By janish64 - Ocala, United States
This park is reasonably priced to visit at $2 per person, the grounds are impeccable, there are flowers blooming everywhere, the falls are crystal clear and offer great photo ops, the blue-green water at the swimming area and the river itself is supreme plus ample free parking. The varied azaleas are blooming with lots of buds yet to open. The Camellia are beautiful and enjoyable to see. Rainbow Springs State Park is.....Delightful. What an awesome experience under Florida's blue, blue sky.
7. Ross Prairie Trailhead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Part of the Ross Prairie State Forest managed by the Office of Greenways & Trails
Reviewed By tntcazz - Ocala, United States
Good parking at the trail head and all of the trails are well maintained with options for paved system for road bikes, joggers and walkers as well as trails for mountain biking and horses.
8. Halpata Tastanaki Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By AWHEMH - Southington, United States
Just love the bike and hiking trails throughout this preserve, you could spend all day riding the bike trails
9. Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By lifeisgoodatthelake - Salem, United States
The Blue Run area has several trails taking you around the pond then ends on the Greenway. There are plaques and benches to take in the scenery along the path. The greenway path takes you to parking entrances on both ends. The walk is peaceful with bodies of water, bridge over the river and lots of critters along the way.
