Region:
Northwest
FALLING WATERS STATE PARK
Chipley, FL
Contact Information
1130 State Park Road
Chipley, Florida 32428
Phone: 850-638-6130
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
