Waterfalls
Hiking
Falling Waters State Park
Florida's tallest waterfall drops seventy-three feet into a sinkhole and disappears underground - nobody knows where it goes.
Ages
3–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~2h
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Outdoor
Florida’s highest waterfall is not what you would expect: a stream runs across flat ground, reaches the edge of a cylindrical sinkhole a hundred feet deep, and falls seventy-three feet into it. The water then vanishes into the aquifer, and its destination has never been established. A boardwalk and stairs descend to viewing platforms inside the sink. It is a short walk, well shaded, and genuinely strange. The fall depends entirely on rainfall - after a dry month it can be a trickle or nothing, so ask when you call. There is a small spring-fed lake for swimming and a campground.
Pricing
$5 per vehicle (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Falling Waters State Park cost?
- Falling Waters State Park charges admission. $5 per vehicle (verify)
- What ages is Falling Waters State Park good for?
- Falling Waters State Park is best for kids ages 3 to 18+.
- Is Falling Waters State Park stroller friendly?
- No, Falling Waters State Park is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Falling Waters State Park?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Falling Waters State Park.
- How hard is Falling Waters State Park?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is Falling Waters State Park free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Falling Waters State Park. $5 per vehicle (verify)
- What should I bring to Falling Waters State Park?
- Closed shoes for the stairs, water, swim gear for the lake
- How long does Falling Waters State Park take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at Falling Waters State Park.
- When is the best time to visit Falling Waters State Park?
- After sustained rain. In a dry spell there may be no waterfall at all - call ahead.