![]() Evidently at that time a " log run" was created across the natural land bridge for the purpose of floating felled timber downstream to a nearby sawmill. Prior to the early 1900s a ½-mile natural land bridge existed where the Chipola River disappeared into a sinkhole. A unique river sink is located here, where the Chipola River sinks 90 feet below the surface and finally reappears ½-mile downstream. A variety of fish such as Bass, Catfish, Sunfish, Mullet, etc. ![]() Pets are welcome.įishing is available at the boat ramp located on Blue Hole Drive. There are stables for visitors who bring their horses by three of the RV/tent sites. Three sites are RV/trailer only and three sites are tent-only. This 1,319-acre park has 35 campsites with electric and water hookups available for RV and tent camping. Traveling south under the bridge at the boat ramp is not recommended. ![]() Boaters can take a leisurely tour along the river and can also fish and view a variety of wildlife. Only small boats are recommended to launch from this area due to water levels and possible underwater hazards along the Chipola River. Please remember that flowers are for everyone, insects bite, trails have wet areas and moving water is dangerous!Ī boat ramp is located between the park entrance station and the family camping area. Volunteers and staff maintain the trails and invite you to ride horses, bicycle, and walk while enjoying the Real Florida. The Upper Chipola Recreational Trail system has been established through a cooperative effort between Northwest Florida Water Management District and Florida Caverns State Park. A trail map is available at the designated entrances to these trails as well as the ranger station. View a wide variety of plants and animals as you journey through these unchanged natural areas. Tour several miles of multi-use trails while viewing natural wonders such as floodplains, sinkholes, rivers and Karst topography. Horseback riding, bicycling, and walking are just some ways to view the beautiful scenery of Florida Caverns State Park. Though the park does not rent horses, stables are available for equestrian campers. Florida Caverns is also popular for camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones and draperies. An audiovisual program, touring the cave and other natural areas of the park, is available in the visitor center. One of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and the only Florida state park to offer cave tours to the public.Ĭave tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and are considered to be moderately strenuous. Visit the Florida State Parks Storm Updates page for more information.įlorida Caverns State Park is about an hour and a half northeast of SoWal just north of I-10 in Marianna, Florida. Call the park to check status before you go. Florida Caverns State Park suffered major damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018. ![]()
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