{"id":346190,"date":"2026-07-20T16:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346190\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:48:08","slug":"glamping-tents-are-coming-to-wekiwa-springs-rainbow-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346190\/","title":{"rendered":"Glamping tents are coming to Wekiwa Springs, Rainbow Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>State park visitors who prefer the comforts of home during outdoor overnights will soon have more glamping options at two of Florida\u2019s most beloved state parks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/parks-and-trails\/wekiwa-springs-state-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wekiwa Springs State Park<\/a> in Apopka and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/parks-and-trails\/rainbow-springs-state-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Springs State Park<\/a> in Dunnellon have both announced an eco glamping tent experience coming this fall. Wekiwa Springs, best known for its emerald springs and tropical hammocks, will have four tents while Rainbow Springs, sought after for its swimming, tubing and waterfalls, will have five tents.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"&quot;Eco glamping&quot; is coming to both Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rainbow Springs State Park this fall. The tents feature a queen-sized bed, power, climate control and a coffee maker. (Courtesy of Guest Services)\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/TOS-L-glamping-02.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"15219029\" \/>&#8220;Eco glamping&#8221; is coming to both Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rainbow Springs State Park this fall. The tents feature queen-sized beds, power, climate control and coffee makers. (Courtesy Guest Services)<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cunique accommodations\u201d are climate-controlled and complete with power, a coffee maker, a queen-sized bed and a separate dressing area. Details are not yet available about opening dates, nightly rates or how to reserve the special sites.<\/p>\n<p>The glamping experience is managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/adventuresunbound.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adventures Unbound by Guest Services<\/a>, the concessionaire that also runs rentals, gift shops and tours at Blue Spring, De Leon Springs, Hontoon Island, Homosassa Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs state parks.<\/p>\n<p>The Oxford English Dictionary\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oed.com\/dictionary\/glamping_n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">first published<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oed.com\/dictionary\/glamping_n\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0the word \u201cglamping\u201d<\/a> in 2016, defining it as \u201ca form of camping that involves accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2026\/07\/18\/blue-spring-state-park-now-requires-reservations-prompting-mixed-reactions-from-visitors\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Spring State Park now requires reservations, prompting mixed reactions from visitors<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other locations in the Florida State Parks system that feature glamping include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2026\/04\/03\/rock-springs-run-reserve-offers-cozy-glamping-stays-horseback-rides\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Springs Run State Reserve<\/a>, Lake Louisa State Park, Alafia River State Park, Lake Kissimmee State Park, Colt Creek State Park and Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the upcoming glamping accommodations and other activities at each park, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wekiwaspringsadventures.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wekiwaspringsadventures.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/visitrainbowsprings.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">visitrainbowsprings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find me\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pconnpie\/\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pconnpie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2023\/05\/22\/orlando-fringe-festival-reviews-may-22-b\/pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com\" data-mrf-link=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/2023\/05\/22\/orlando-fringe-festival-reviews-may-22-b\/pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. 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