Falling Waters Sink
Walkways lead visitors down
into Falling Waters Sink and
Florida's tallest waterfall.
Walkways lead visitors down
into Falling Waters Sink and
Florida's tallest waterfall.
Historic Oil Well Site
The site of one of Florida's
first oil wells is among the
unique historic sites at Falling
Waters State Park.
The site of one of Florida's
first oil wells is among the
unique historic sites at Falling
Waters State Park.
Falling Waters State Park - Chipley, Florida
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Located just southeast of Chipley, Falling
Waters State Park is home to Florida's tallest
waterfall and a wide variety of other points of
interest.
The waterfall is created by the combination of
a small stream and a fascinating cylindrical
sink. The water tumbles over the edge of the
sink and falls more than 70 feet.
A paved trail and boardwalk leads visitors
down into the sink for an "up close" view of
the waterfall and a chance to glance over the
rail into the 100+ foot deep sink. The water
disappears from the bottom of the sink by
flowing into the mouth of a large cavern.
Other caves and sinks are visible along the
boardwalks and trails at the park, giving
visitors a chance to experience the unusual
geology of Florida. The limestone that
underlies parts of the park has been eroded
away over thousands of years by running and
dripping water, creating caves and sinks.
Falling Waters State Park also preserves the
site of a 1919 oil drilling effort. One of the first
commercial attempts to find oil in Florida, the
well produced natural gas, but the wildcatters
were not able to find oil in commercial
quantities.
Over the years, Falling Waters Hill has been
the scene of a number of other unique
industries. A water mill operated here during
the years before the Civil War and in later
years a legal distillery was operated near the
waterfall.
In addition to its historic and natural features,
Falling Waters State Park also offers picnic
facilities, a seasonal butterfly garden, hiking
trails, a swimming lake and more.
Waters State Park is home to Florida's tallest
waterfall and a wide variety of other points of
interest.
The waterfall is created by the combination of
a small stream and a fascinating cylindrical
sink. The water tumbles over the edge of the
sink and falls more than 70 feet.
A paved trail and boardwalk leads visitors
down into the sink for an "up close" view of
the waterfall and a chance to glance over the
rail into the 100+ foot deep sink. The water
disappears from the bottom of the sink by
flowing into the mouth of a large cavern.
Other caves and sinks are visible along the
boardwalks and trails at the park, giving
visitors a chance to experience the unusual
geology of Florida. The limestone that
underlies parts of the park has been eroded
away over thousands of years by running and
dripping water, creating caves and sinks.
Falling Waters State Park also preserves the
site of a 1919 oil drilling effort. One of the first
commercial attempts to find oil in Florida, the
well produced natural gas, but the wildcatters
were not able to find oil in commercial
quantities.
Over the years, Falling Waters Hill has been
the scene of a number of other unique
industries. A water mill operated here during
the years before the Civil War and in later
years a legal distillery was operated near the
waterfall.
In addition to its historic and natural features,
Falling Waters State Park also offers picnic
facilities, a seasonal butterfly garden, hiking
trails, a swimming lake and more.
The park is located three miles south of
Chipley.
If you are coming from Interstate 10, please
leave the interstate at the Chipley Exit, turn
south on State Highway 77 and look for the
sign and left turn onto State Park Road,
which leads to Falling Waters.
From U.S. 90 in downtown Chipley, turn
south on State Highway 77 and pass
Interstate 10 then look for the sign directing
you to turn left onto State Park Road.
Falling Waters State Park is open from 8 a.m.
until sundown, year round.
One note, the waterfall flow changes with the
seasons and ranges from a raging torrent to
little more than a trickle. If you are making a
trip specifically to see the falls, you might call
the park at (850) 638-6130 to make sure it is
running.
Chipley.
If you are coming from Interstate 10, please
leave the interstate at the Chipley Exit, turn
south on State Highway 77 and look for the
sign and left turn onto State Park Road,
which leads to Falling Waters.
From U.S. 90 in downtown Chipley, turn
south on State Highway 77 and pass
Interstate 10 then look for the sign directing
you to turn left onto State Park Road.
Falling Waters State Park is open from 8 a.m.
until sundown, year round.
One note, the waterfall flow changes with the
seasons and ranges from a raging torrent to
little more than a trickle. If you are making a
trip specifically to see the falls, you might call
the park at (850) 638-6130 to make sure it is
running.
Falling Waters State Park
The waterfall plunges 73 feet
into a natural Florida sink and
is the tallest in the state.
The waterfall plunges 73 feet
into a natural Florida sink and
is the tallest in the state.
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