Rainbow River, KP Hole Park Drift Dive
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Join our King of the Springs, John Mowrey as you drift down the pristine waters of Rainbow River and check out the mighty depths (27ft) of KP Hole!!!
KP Hole® was established in the early 1920s as a boys retreat. In the late 1930s, women were granted access to the facility. Purchased by Marion County in 1953 from a private developer, the park was designated as a public recreation area & formally dedicated to Knights of Pythias member Andrew L. Neville, the original chair of the boys' outings. Access was free until the mid 1970s, when Marion County added a caretaker’s residence and boat ramp. Until 1993, the facility was operated by a contractor who offered tubing, canoeing and up river boat tours. Marion County assumed operation in 1993. From 1994 until 1996 the park underwent a face lift to protect the waterway. The boat ramp was again replaced in 1998.
- May 10, 2025 trip is a morning/day dive trip
- October 4, 2025 trip is a night dive trip
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Join John at the KP Hole Park located at 9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432 and have a fun morning adventure in the crystal clear waters of Rainbow River.
May 10, 2025 trip is a morning/day dive trip
- The group will meet John at the park at 7:30am to get ready for the dive.
- When entering the park there is a $20 per diver park fee (not included, pay on site)
- The water taxi will cost $15.00 per person for the ride up the river. (CASH ONLY - not included, pay on site)
- Everyone will board the boat and depart at 8:00am.
October 4, 2025 trip is a night dive trip
- Eight diver minimum for this trip
- The group will meet John at the park 30 minutes before sundown (a specific time will be determined prior to the trip).
- When entering the park there is a $20 per diver park fee (not included, pay on site)
- The water taxi will cost $25.00 per person for the ride up the river. (CASH ONLY - not included, pay on site)
- Everyone will board the boat and depart approximately 30 minutes after your meeting time.
- Lights are required (dive lights and tank light)
There is no gear rental or tank service at the KP Hole Park so you need to bring all your equipment including a tank with you when you come.
Once you get to the drop off point, everyone will get in the water and effortlessly and leisurely drift back down the river to your starting point.
Although there are spots where the river is over 20 feet deep, it is mostly shallow - typically around six to seven feet.
Along the way, you will see a variety of fish and other aquatic animals. You will also see some geologic oddities, such as sand that "boils".
Please keep in mind that once the water taxi drops you off, it heads back for another load of divers. It doesn't stay with you, so don't take anything that can't go in the water with you.
Remember to swing by the shop to rent tanks, weights, and any other gear that you will need for the trip! Having a light with you during the day dive is sometimes advantagous, but not necessary.
