Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Reservations can be made at the Florida State Parks website or by phone.
- As the campground is fairly small, booking in advance is recommended and can be done up to 11 months in advance.
- Same-day bookings are not available online, but you can call to see if space is available.
- If you can’t secure your preferred dates, keep checking. Spots sometimes open up as others’ plans change.
When to Go
Falling Waters State Park is open year-round and is a great spot to visit any time, with temperatures ranging from the low 60s in winter to the 90s in summer. Summer is the busiest season, when campers should make their bookings as far in advance as possible. During the off-season, birders can spot migrating songbirds including the gray-cheeked thrush, blue grosbeaks, and eastern wood-pewees.
Know Before You Go
- A Florida fishing license is required to fish on the lake.
- No lifeguards monitor the park.
- All pets must be on a six-foot leash and are not allowed in any buildings.
Falling Waters State Park
With its teeming falls, huge trees, and winged wildlife, this park promises a serene getaway.
In the heart of the Florida Panhandle, Falling Waters State Park is home to the state’s tallest waterfall. Towering trees and fern-covered sinkholes surround the boardwalk trail that takes visitors to the gushing 73-foot falls, the roar of which can be heard 100 yards away. The park’s two-acre freshwater lake has a white-sand beach and is suitable for both swimming and fishing for bass, catfish, and bream. Visitors can follow the three short but hilly trails that meander through the park to see native and migrating butterflies. Park or pitch a tent at the 24-site Pine Ridge Campground for an overnight stay.
In the heart of the Florida Panhandle, Falling Waters State Park is home to the state’s tallest waterfall. Towering trees and fern-covered sinkholes surround the boardwalk trail that takes visitors to the gushing 73-foot falls, the roar of which can be heard 100 yards away. The park’s two-acre freshwater lake has a white-sand beach and is suitable for both swimming and fishing for bass, catfish, and bream. Visitors can follow the three short but hilly trails that meander through the park to see native and migrating butterflies. Park or pitch a tent at the 24-site Pine Ridge Campground for an overnight stay.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Falling Waters State Park
Try not to get altitude sickness at this campground, located 324 acrophobia-inducing feet above sea level atop one of the highest hills in Florida. You may need a Sherpa to reach it. There are 24 campsites in total with water, electricity, ground grills/ fire pits, and picnic tables; most sites accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length. There’s also Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Falling Waters State Park is open year-round and is a great spot to visit any time, with temperatures ranging from the low 60s in winter to the 90s in summer. Summer is the busiest season, when campers should make their bookings as far in advance as possible. During the off-season, birders can spot migrating songbirds including the gray-cheeked thrush, blue grosbeaks, and eastern wood-pewees.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —