Region:
Northwest
FALLING WATERS STATE PARK
Chipley, Florida
Contact Information
1130 State Park Road, Chipley32428
(850) 638-6130
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.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year.
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.
PHOTOS:
Activities
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.
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.
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
longleaf 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.
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 $4.00 per night per person (adult or child).
