Falling Waters
- Height
- 73 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Falling Waters only runs after rain or snowmelt. Falling Waters is a 73 ft waterfall on Falling Waters Sink in Washington County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Waterfall output fluctuates with rainfall; contact the park at 850-638-6130 before visiting to check flow status. Falls drop into a deep sinkhole. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 73 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow | Only after rain or snowmelt |
| Flow note | Park: stream drops 73 ft into a 100-ft-deep, 20-ft-wide cylindrical sink; flow depends on rainfall. |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park parking at 1130 State Park Road, Chipley. |
| Fee | $5 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers |
| Hours | 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (Falling Waters State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Paved trail and boardwalk to the sink; camping available; small lake for swimming and fishing. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Falling Waters open?
Waterfall output fluctuates with rainfall; contact the park at 850-638-6130 before visiting to check flow status. Falls drop into a deep sinkhole. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
How tall is Falling Waters?
Falling Waters drops about 73 ft.
Can you swim at Falling Waters?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Falling Waters. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Falling Waters?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park parking at 1130 State Park Road, Chipley.
Do you need a reservation for Falling Waters?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Falling Waters?
The fee is $5 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers.
When is Falling Waters flowing?
It only runs after rain or snowmelt, so it is often dry. Park: stream drops 73 ft into a 100-ft-deep, 20-ft-wide cylindrical sink; flow depends on rainfall.
Sources
4
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/falling-waters-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.parking, waterfall.heightFt / flowNote / ephemeral / hazardNote, access.roadSurface / permitRequired / entryType / current)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/falling-waters-state-park/hours-fees (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours / access.fee, rules.camping / access.amenities)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falling_Waters_State_Park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Falling-Waters (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt corroboration)
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