Blue Hole campground (RV or tent)
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 32 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 32
- Nightly
- $20
Florida Caverns State Park
State park in Marianna, Jackson County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 38 sites
Full hookups, 50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
38 sites
30 with water and sewer at the site
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Rigs up to 40 ft
Open year-round
Open 8 a.m. to sunset (Central), 365 days a year; campground open
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
North Florida state park near Marianna known for guided tours of a limestone cave, with 32 full-hookup sites (RVs up to 32 ft) in the Blue Hole campground plus an equestrian area with three water-and-electric RV sites, stables and three tent sites. Stays limited to 14 nights; book through the state reservation system.
What stands out
- Guided tours of a limestone cave, the only such tours in a Florida state park
- 32 full-hookup sites at $20 a night plus $7 RV utility fee
- Max RV length 32 ft in the main campground
- Equestrian camp with 11-stall stable and RV sites
- Blue Hole swimming area and Chipola River boat ramp
- 14-night stay limit
Sites
Equestrian area RV/trailer sites
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 40 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 3
- Nightly
- $20
Equestrian area primitive tent sites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 3
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- River or creek
- Hiking trails
- Playground
- Camp store
- Golf carts allowed
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 40 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Limit: Up to 4 per campsite (statewide maximum)
- Permitted per state Pet Policy: 6-ft hand-held leash; not in buildings or swimming areas.
Arrival
- Open 8 a.m. to sunset (Central), 365 days a year; campground open
Cancellation: Statewide: $17.75 cancellation fee and the $6.70 reservation fee kept; within 24 hours of check-in the first night is also kept.
Other fees: Plus tax; nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee; $7 nightly utility fee for RVs (covers water, electric, sewer; not for tents). Admission $5/vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian/bike. Cave tours $9 ages 3-12, $16 ages 13+.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Park is on Central time; cave tours and hours given in CST.
Sites
- All 38 campsites are within a short walk or bike ride of the Blue Hole day-use area.
Rates and fees
- Nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee per reservation; $10 fee to modify a booking.
- Cancellation: $17.75 fee plus the $6.70 reservation fee kept; within 24 hours of check-in the first night is also kept.
- $7 nightly utility fee added for RV, boat, cabin and yurt units (not tents), taxable, not discounted.
Long-term and snowbird stays
- No seasonal, long-term or permanent sites: maximum 14 nights per reservation, at least 3 nights out of the park between stays, and no more than 56 nights in the same park in six months.
- 50% off the base camping fee for Florida residents 65 and older, or with Social Security disability or 100% federal disability certificate, and for licensed Florida foster families; proof required; not for primitive or group sites or the utility fee.
Rig rules
- Tents, RVs, trailers, pop-ups, fifth wheels, motor homes, school bus campers, truck campers and hammocks are all listed as allowed camping equipment; RVs not allowed on tent-only sites.
- Horses need proof of negative Coggins; horses restricted to trails; park does not rent horses.
Pets
- Statewide: up to four pets per campsite maximum; pets on a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet; not allowed on beaches, playgrounds, bathing areas, cabins or buildings.
Rules
- No boondocking, dispersed camping or overnight parking in day-use lots.
- Fireworks and drones prohibited; firewood may not be gathered in the park (bring local wood or buy it); portable fire pits allowed on the pad except during burn bans.
- Golf carts allowed on park roads with speed limit under 30 mph, licensed driver, daylight only unless equipped with lights and signals.
- Alcohol allowed at a reserved campsite for those 21 and older, not on beaches or public areas.
- Hammocks only on trees at least 12 inches in diameter using 1-inch-wide flat straps.
Amenities and services
- Communal dump station at the youth camp entrance is free for park campers; restrooms with showers in both camping areas.
- Horse camp has a stable with 11 stalls, wash rack, restrooms and pavilion, first come, first served.
- Gift shop below the visitor center sells refreshments and souvenirs; no restaurant in the park.
Activities and nearby
- Only Florida state park with guided tours of a large cave; tours about 1 hour, daily 9-4 CST; tickets first come, first served at the gift shop, limited online reservations; sell out on weekends and holidays.
- Cave tour requires stooping under 4.5-ft ceilings for up to 15 ft, narrow passages, about 50 steps and slippery walkways; cave is 65 degrees year round.
- Cave tours unavailable for maintenance Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16 2026 and Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 2027.
- Blue Hole swimming area about 35 ft deep, no lifeguards; may turn dark or close when the Chipola River floods.
- Boat ramp suits small boats only; large boats not recommended; do not travel south under the bridge.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Trails still recovering from Hurricane Michael damage.
Ownership
- Visitor center built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, completed 1942.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
3345 Caverns Rd., Marianna, FL, 32446
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Overview, cave tour info, closure dates, phone
- floridastateparks.org Camping and admission fees, cave tour fees
- floridastateparks.org Campgrounds, equestrian camping, amenities, trails, swimming, boating
- floridastateparks.org Cave tour details
- reserve.floridastateparks.org Site list, max trailer length
- floridastateparks.org Statewide reservation, stay limits, pets, rules
- floridastateparks.org Statewide fees and discounts
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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