Falling Waters State Park

State park in Chipley, Washington County, Florida

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State park with 24 sites

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.

24 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

20 / 30 / 50 amp

Electric service

Open year-round

Park open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.

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Source: Florida State Parks reservations

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Small state park campground a few miles south of I-10 at Chipley with 24 water-and-electric sites (20/30/50 amp, no sewer; dump station) on a pine hilltop near Florida's highest waterfall. Sites are $18 a night plus tax and a $7 RV utility fee, booked through Florida State Parks.

What stands out

  • Next to Florida's highest waterfall, a 73-foot drop into a sinkhole
  • 24 water-and-electric sites with 20/30/50 amp
  • Campground at 324 feet among longleaf pines
  • Few miles off I-10 at Chipley
  • Sites $18 a night plus tax and $7 RV utility fee

Sites

Pine Ridge Campground sites

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
20 / 30 / 50 amp
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
24
Nightly
$18

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Planned activities

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Planned activities
  • Florida's highest waterfall (73-ft drop into a 100-ft sinkhole)
  • Boardwalk Sinkhole Trail
  • Two-acre swimming lake with white sand beach and rinse shower
  • Butterfly garden
  • Amphitheater with ranger programs
  • Primitive group camp for up to 60 near Turtle Lake
  • Two reservable pavilions with water and electric

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Limit: Up to four per visitor (statewide maximum; varies by park)
  • Pet-friendly on a 6-foot leash; pick up droppings. Statewide: inside unit 11 p.m.-7 a.m., not unattended over 30 minutes; not on beaches or in buildings.

Arrival

  • Park open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.

Other fees: Plus tax, nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee, and $7 nightly utility fee for RVs (not for tents). Admission $5 per vehicle (2-8 people), $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian/bicyclist/extra passenger. Pavilions $30-$50 per day plus tax.

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 only a few miles south of I-10.
  • Campers arriving after sunset call 850-638-6130 for the gate combination.

Sites

  • Pine Ridge Campground sits at 324 feet, described as the highest elevation in the state.
  • Primitive group camp near Turtle Lake holds up to 60; reserve by calling the park.

Rates and fees

  • 50% off base campsite fee for Florida residents 65+ or with qualifying disability certificate; documentation at check-in.

Activities and nearby

  • Waterfall flow depends on rainfall; contact the park about its status before a trip.
  • Remnants of Florida's first oil well and an 1860s grist mill are in the park.
  • Trails are short (about 1 mile total) but hilly.
  • Two-acre lake with white sand beach for swimming and fishing.
  • Weddings on the waterfall overlook need only the park entrance fee.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Hurricane Michael once left the campground unrecognizable; the park reopened after repairs.

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Where you'll be

1130 State Park Rd., Chipley, FL, 32428

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