Region:
Northwest
FALLING WATERS STATE PARK
Chipley, Florida
Contact Information
1130 State Park Road, Chipley32428
(850) 638-6130
Driving Directions
Falling Waters State Park is located 3 miles south
of Chipley off State Road 77, turn left on State
Park Road and follow it to the park's entrance.
From I-10, take Chipley Exit south on State Road
77 and follow signs to the park.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year.
Park Fees
The Entrance Fee into most parks is $3.25-$4.00
per carload, up to eight people. Extra persons,
walk-ins, and bicyclists are $1.00 per person.
There may be additional fees for camping, tours,
and museum entrances.
Falling Waters State Park derives its name from one of
Florida's most notable geological features: a 67-foot waterfall.
Falling Waters Sink is a 100-foot deep, 20-foot wide cylindrical
pit into which flows a small stream which drops 67 feet to the
bottom of the sink. The water's final destination is not yet known.
Falling Waters State Park is located 3 miles
south of Chipley, Florida. In this quaint town
you’ll find antique shops, restaurants,
Wal-Mart, and almost anything you will need to
make your stay a pleasant one. From the park you
are a short drive from Ponce De Leon Springs State
Park, Florida Caverns State Park, and some of
the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Park Activities
Full Camping, Youth Camping, Campfire Circle,
Nature Trails, Picnicking, and Swimming
Full Facility Camping
This 171-acre park has 24 campsites nestled in
an upland pine forest. Each site has a picnic
table, ground grill, and clotheslines. Water and
electric are available and there is a dump station
for your convenience. reservations for Falling
Waters State Park can be made through the Florida
Park Service's Central Reservation Sytem.
Youth Camping
The youth camping area is designed to accommodate
organized groups of all ages, and has a capacity
of 50 individuals. This camping area has two large
fire rings, picnic tables, water, and an old fashion
out house. It is located close to the lake area
of the park in a hardwood forest. Fees for the
youth area are $2.00 per night per child under
18, and $3.00 per night per adult, 18 and over.
Campfire Circle
The campground has a campfire circle and amphitheater
for camper gatherings and summer interpretive
programs presented by one of the Ranger staff.
Spend the evening with a Park Ranger and watch
a slide show at the amphitheater, or sit around
a campfire and take in an interpretive talk and
experience why the real Florida is so special.
These programs are given on Saturday evenings
and are free to registered campers.
Nature Trails
The park has three short nature trails. One trail
will take you past the butterfly garden as you
stroll toward the waterfall sinkhole. Once there,
you can actually walk down into this sinkhole
and get a breath taking view of Florida's highest
waterfall.
Then take an elevated boardwalk around a series
of sinkholes under a canopy of southern magnolias
and other hardwoods.
There are self-guided tours and information kiosks
throughout the park. A guided tour by a Park Ranger
of Falling Waters State Park is available to groups
by prior notification (call the park). As always,
if your curiosity has gotten the best of you,
and you want to know why we burn the park, have
sink holes, or even have parks at all, just ask
a Park Ranger.
Picnicking
Bring your lunch and spend the day picnicking
in a longlead pine forest. Two pavilions (available
for reservations), BBQ grills, picnic tables,
restrooms, and playground equipment are available.
Swimming
The park has a two-acre lake with a white sand
beach. It is a great place to relax and get your
feet wet. The swimming area of the lake is sectioned
off for safety, and has a sand bottom. There are
picnic tables, benches, and restrooms under shade
trees. You can fish at the lake in designated
areas with a Florida Freshwater Fishing License.
