State Park · Florida, United States
Florida Caverns State Park
Florida Caverns State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 1,450 acres (587 ha), established in 1935.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson 30°48′46″N 85°14′02″W / 30.8129°N 85.2340°W / 30.8129; -85.2340, Florida, United States |
| Area | 1,450 acres (587 ha) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 30.8139° N, 85.2331° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Florida Caverns State Park
Florida Caverns State Park is a 1,449.60-acre (586.63 ha) Florida state park on the Chipola River in Jackson County, Florida, about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Marianna. It is the only state park in Florida that offers guided tours through a dry cave system. During the tour, visitors can see stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstone. The park protects more than 30 named caves in the karst landscape of the Marianna Lowlands. The National Park Service designated part of it a National Natural Landmark in 1977, and the Florida Geological Survey named it a State Geological Site in 2000.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Marianna, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles north of Marianna |
Airports near this park
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- Pensacola International Airport (PNS) · Pensacola, United States · 118.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Florida Caverns State Park?
Florida Caverns State Park is in Florida, United States (30.8139° N, 85.2331° W).
When was Florida Caverns State Park established?
Florida Caverns State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Florida Caverns State Park?
Florida Caverns State Park covers 1,450 acres (587 ha).
How do I get to Florida Caverns State Park?
The nearest town is Marianna, Florida. about 3 miles north of Marianna.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Caverns_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).