Falling Waters State Park - Chipley, Florida

Address:1130 State Park Rd
Chipley, Florida

Falling Waters is a 171-acre park that is home to the State's highest waterfall, which tumbles down into a 100-foot-deep and 20-foot-wide sinkhole. The sinkholes here, which were created by acid rain that dissolved away limestone creating caverns in the ground, have been designated as a State Natural Feature. There are three nature trails available for hiking; one winds towards the butterfly garden on the way to the Falls, and visitors can actually walk down into a sinkhole and get up close to the falling water. Swimming and fishing are available in the lake and there are 24 campsites for those who want to relax and spend the night here. And if visiting on a Saturday, be sure to check out the Campfire circle, led by knowledgeable park rangers who lead interpretive talks about the natural beauty here at Falling Waters.

Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes line Sink Hole Trail, the boardwalk that leads visitors to Florida's highest waterfall. Falling Waters Sink is a 100-foot-deep, 20-foot-wide cylindrical pit into which flows a small stream that drops 73 feet to the bottom of the sink. The water's final destination remains unknown. Only a few miles south of I-10, the park provides travelers with a quiet, serene stop on their journey. Visitors can see beautiful native and migrating butterflies in the butterfly garden, take a dip in the lake, or have a family picnic. Hikers can experience the verdant, gently sloping landscape of North Florida. Park rangers host interpretive programs in the amphitheater. Full-facility campsites nestled in a shady pine forest provide the perfect excuse for an overnight stay at Falling Waters. Located three miles south of Chipley, off State Road 77A.