PICNIC AND PLAYGROUND

CAMPSITES

SPRING AREA

THE CAVE

CAVE AREA

SWIMMING AREA

TRAIL

OTHER PARK AREA PHOTOS

EXHIBIT

Cave tours are available every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Summer Hours (March-September) 9:00 A.M. till 4:30 P.M.
Winter Hours (October-February) 9:00 A.M. till 4:00 P.M.

Driving Directions
Florida Caverns State Park is located 3 Miles North of Marianna, Off of U.S. 90 on S.R. 166. From I-10 Take Marianna Exit 136 or 142 North and follow signs to the park.

Park Activities

Boating, Boat Ramp, Bicycling, Full Camping, Youth Camping, Campfire Circle, Canoeing, Fishing, Horse Trails, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Swimming, Visitor Center, and Wildlife Viewing

Boating
A boat ramp is located between the park entrance station and the family camping area. Only small boats are recommended to launch from this area due to water levels and possible underwater hazards along the Chipola River. Boaters can take a leisurely tour along the river and can also fish and view a variety of wildlife. Traveling south under the bridge at the boat ramp is not recommended.

Full Facility Camping
This 1,319-acre park has 35 campsites with electric and water hoopups available for reservation through Reserve America.

Canoeing
Canoeing is available up the scenic Chipola River. Take a leisurely tour up this Florida Outstanding Waterway and experience more of the "Real Florida". A wide variety of flora and fauna can be observed during your trip. Herons & Egrets, Alligators, Beavers, and snakes are just a few common sites you will see as you travel upstream through this wonderful natural community. Canoe rentals are available at the park entrance station and can be rented for ½ day and full day trips.

Concessions
The park's Gift Shop is located downstairs from the museum in the Visitor Center. This is where tour tickets are sold, information is given concerning the cave tour, the park, and any other item of interest our park patrons might need. The Gift Shop has hundreds of items to help remember your stay at Florida Caverns State Park, as well as, candy, soft drinks, snacks and coffee.

Fishing
Fishing is available at the boat ramp located on Blue Hole Drive. A variety of fish such as Bass, Catfish, Sunfish, Mullet, etc. can be caught from this area. A unique river sink is located here, where the Chipola River sinks 90 feet below the surface and finally reappears ¼ mile downstream. Prior to the early 1900’s a ½-mile natural land bridge existed where the Chipola River disappeared into a sinkhole. Evidently at that time a "log run" was created across the natural land bridge for the purpose of floating felled timber downstream to a nearby sawmill. Please be sure to know your limits and follow all rules and regulations while fishing at Florida Caverns State Park.

Golf
Adjacent to and part of the Florida Caverns State Park is our exquisite nine-hole golf course. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. It is maintained by the Marianna Golf Association and is a well-groomed golf course with undulating greens, rolling hills, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the Florida Panhandle. Don’t be surprised to see a Fox Squirrel, or White Tail Deer during you rounds. A pro shop is also available for your convenience. The Course plays host to several public and private tournaments each year to help support local community organizations.

Horse Trails
A Equestrian Facility is Located in the center of the multiuse trail system, horseback riders can enjoy the use of stables and coral. A wash rack is located directly behind these stables to clean and cool the horses after a hard day’s work. Restrooms and picnic shelters are also nearby for your convenience. Horse Stables may be reserved when camping. Please be sure to bring a current coggin's test for each horse.

Swimming
Located near the campground, a river vent rises to create the Blue Hole swimming area. This favorite warm weather attraction provides a great way to cool down during the hot summer months. The spring water is usually clear during periods of low rainfall. A retaining wall is located on the West Side of the swimming area with a beach while the East Side of the swimming area offers a wooden platform. Two bridges on the North & South end of the swimming area are good locations to view wildlife and enjoy the surrounding scenery. The river vent, located directly adjacent to the swimming area has been measured at 97.6 feet deep and during periods of heavy rain, flood waters may rise more than 10 feet above normal levels. There are No Lifeguards on Duty, Swim at your own Risk.

Visitor Center
The attractive Visitor Center provides historical interpretation in its walk-through museum and large screen video tour of the caverns. The Civilian Conservation Corps completed this park facility in 1942. The museum displays a large variety of exhibits offering cultural and natural resource information. There is a film that runs continually throughout the day that offers visitors a glimpse of the wonders that await them on the 45-minute tour of the Florida Caverns.