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Storm Update – Park Open/Overnight Accommodations Closed 

Effective Oct. 1, 2024: The park is open for day use; however, all overnight accommodations are closed due to Hurricane Helene. The Florida State Parks reservation team will email guests with affected reservations to make alternate arrangements or issue refunds. Overnight accommodations will reopen as soon as conditions allow. Please visit our Storm Updates page for more information.

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View from the inside of the caverns

Florida Caverns State Park

Venture underground and explore the geological beauty of Florida's caverns

Know Before You Go

The day-use portion of Florida Caverns State Park is open daily, 8 a.m. to sunset (Central). Cavern tours are available Thursday through Monday. Cavern tour tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and may be purchased in person at the Florida Caverns Gift Shop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central) on the day of arrival. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early as tours sometimes sell out, especially on weekends and holidays. A limited number of online reservations may be made at FloridaCavernsGiftShop.com. For more information, contact the Florida Caverns Gift Shop or call 850-526-2650.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Cave tours are offered Thursday through Monday.

Fees

$5 per vehicle

Cave Tour Fees
Children 2 and under: No fee
Ages 3 to 12: $8 per person
Ages 13 and up: $15 per person

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Location

3345 Caverns Road
Marianna FL 32446

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Contact Info

850-482-1228

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Welcome to Florida Caverns State Park

Cool air, the sound of dripping water, a visual array of mystifying stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and draperies - this is what greets visitors when they explore the otherworldly depths of Florida Caverns.


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Florida Caverns offers visitors a rarity in the state, a chance to explore stunning caves. While moving between the large underground rooms, one can observe the many chisel marks made by 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps workers.

These hard-working men enlarged the cave passageways by hand so visitors could stand upright during the guided tours. They also built the park’s spacious visitor center.

We are excited to welcome everyone to visit the awe-inspiring splendor of Florida Caverns State Park.

Plan Your Visit

View of inside the caverns with colorful lights accenting the natural stalagtites
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Cave Tours

Take a journey through time with a guided cave tour, and experience the wonder of a unique underground limestone cave system. Tours are conducted with a new state-of-the-art LED lighting system.
A concrete pad marks one of campsites in the campground at Florida Caverns State Park.
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Campground Opens at Florida Caverns

Following extensive repairs after the impacts of Hurricane Michael in 2018, the 38-site campground at Florida Caverns has reopened for both recreational vehicles and tents.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Boating
Boating
Camping
Camping
Camping Equestrian
Camping Equestrian
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Swimming
Swimming
Tours
Tours
Walking and Running
Walking and Running

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Parking
Parking
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Water Fountain
Water Fountain

Florida Caverns State Park Photo Gallery

Park Ranger leading group on a tour of the Caverns.
Statue on Civilian Conservation Corp member holding an ax in one hand.
Two children canoeing
Cave formations on floor and ceiling illuminated by colored lights.
Two children hiking on the trail
Swimming Area
Native Flowers
Fall foliage along view of the river.
FGS Designation
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Geology of Florida Caverns

Florida Caverns is the only state park in Florida where visitors can take a guided tour through a large cave system and see spectacular examples of cave formations including stalactites, stalagmites, columns and flowstone.
A view of the Civilian Conservation Crops Statue among the destruction.
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Hurricane Recovery at Florida Caverns

Florida Caverns State Park lost more than 90% of its thick canopied forest in 2018 due to Hurricane Michael. Although a portion of the park remains closed, we are excited to announce that electricity has been restored to the tour cave.

People Make the Parks

Bryan Kaczmarek receives an award from Chuck Hatcher, Billy Baily, Brian Fugate and Steve Cutshaw.

Staff Spotlight

Employees Bryan Kaczmarek and Ethan Bass received recognition at a recent awards ceremony for staff.
Volunteer Eleanor Anglin standing by the Civilian Conservation Corps Statue

Volunteer Spotlight

Eleanor's excitement and enthusiasm for Florida Caverns State Park and the local area are evident to all visitors entering the park.
Friends of Florida Caverns Earth Day

Friends of the Florida Caverns

The Friends of Florida Caverns State Park, a group of dedicated volunteers, works hard supporting the park and its mission of providing the best experience for visitors while protecting the natural resources.

This Park is Recognized by:

Native American Heritage Trail
State Geological Site

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