Rainbow Springs - Dunnellon, Florida, USA
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BoomersOTR
N 29° 06.183 W 082° 26.246
17R E 360125 N 3220256
Located 3 miles north of Dunnellon is Rainbow Springs a National Natural Landmark.
Waymark Code: WM126XE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2020
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North of Dunnellon is the Rainbow Springs. Designated a National Natural Landmark in October of 1971 it is ranked second of Florida's great artesian springs on the basis of its rate of discharge, and ranked first as a single outlet spring. The spring formation is the fourth-largest in Florida and produces more than 500 million gallons of water per day. Rainbow Springs forms the headwaters of the Rainbow River, which empties into the Withlacoochee River.
Predominate Feature: Large artesian spring area, headwaters of Rainbow River.
Parking/Access Location: N 29° 06.248 W 082° 26.330
Ownership: State
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Admission Charged: yes
Landmark's Website: [Web Link]
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