Rainbow River Canoe and Kayak offers the longest-running shuttle service on the Rainbow River, located at the confluence of the Rainbow River and the Withlacoochee River in Dunnellon, Florida. The business gives guests the unique opportunity to canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or take a pontoon trip down two of Florida’s finest rivers.
The process is genuinely simple: park at the livery at the end of the Rainbow River, then ride the shuttle to a chosen destination — either the crystal-clear spring water of the Rainbow River or the deep water and dense forests of the Withlacoochee River. Either trip requires only one shuttle, with guests drifting peacefully back to their car at the end. Full facilities at the shop include bathrooms, hot showers, changing stalls, and foot washes.
Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, and Pontoon rentals are all available, with a 10% discount offered for online reservations. Important note: by Florida law, disposable containers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Rainbow River and are subject to heavy fines — all food and drink must be placed in a reusable, non-disposable container.
Open year-round, with hours varying seasonally and by weather; calling ahead or reserving online is recommended, with same-day reservations available by phone.
For paddlers near Dunnellon, Florida looking for a genuinely well-established, long-running canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or pontoon shuttle service on the Rainbow or Withlacoochee River, Rainbow River Canoe and Kayak offers a well-equipped operation.
