Florida Caverns State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 42 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(850) 482-1228
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,268 acres, Florida Caverns State Park lies in Jackson County, about 4 miles northeast of Marianna.
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 42 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Restricted use: Volunteer | 4 | 4 with water, 4 with sewer | — |
| BH1 | 32 | 30 with water, 32 with sewer | — |
| HC1 | 6 | 6 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Volunteer: 4 site(s) (4 with water, 4 with sewer) — Volunteer
BH1: 32 site(s) (30 with water, 32 with sewer) — RV/Tent, RV, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Trailer, RV/Motorhome
HC1: 6 site(s) (6 with water) — Equestrian, Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHorseback ridingCampingCanoeing and kayakingHikingBikingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Magnolia Trail | 0.38 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Bluff Trail | 0.74 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Shortcut Trail | 0.14 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Bluff Trail Connector | — | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Sinkhole Trail | 1.16 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| River Trail | 1.41 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Bumpnose Trail | 4.7 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Beech Magnolia Trail (Hiking) — 0.38 mi, Natural
Bluff Trail (Hiking) — 0.74 mi, Natural
Shortcut Trail (Hiking) — 0.14 mi, Natural
Bluff Trail Connector (Hiking), Natural
Sinkhole Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 1.16 mi, Natural
River Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 1.41 mi, Natural
Bumpnose Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 4.7 mi, Natural
Boating and paddling
Canoe/Kayak Launch; Boat Ramp
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 3345 Caverns Road
Marianna, FL 32446 - Nearest town
- Marianna — about 4 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.8085, -85.2129
- Phone
- (850) 482-1228
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: FLCaverns-Jan2007.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Tim Ross
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology