Falling Waters State Park, State park in Washington County, Florida.
A 171-acre natural area features Florida's tallest waterfall, which drops 73 feet into a 100-foot deep cylindrical limestone sinkhole.
The first oil well in Florida was drilled at this location in 1919, reaching 4,912 feet before being capped in 1921.
Archaeological excavations in 2007 uncovered Native American artifacts, including pottery fragments and arrowheads dating back 1,000 to 1,500 years.
The park maintains 24 camping sites with electricity and water connections, plus access to a 2-acre lake for swimming and fishing.
Multiple sinkholes dot the landscape, forming an underground network of caves and springs within the limestone foundation.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1962
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/falling-waters-state-park
GPS coordinates: 30.72494,-85.53048
Latest update: May 29, 2025 04:30
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