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Lake · State park
Falling Waters State Park
Status
Letting visitors in right now.
Why we say this
- Weekday: closures are rare
- Rain likely (100%): crowds thin out
Status updated Our estimate
Sourced from FL State Parks · National Weather Service ·
How busy today?
About as busy as usual
Why?
- Weekday: closures are rare
- Rain likely (100%): crowds thin out
Official notices
- Weather alertSeverity: Extreme
Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 11:05AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL. A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Chipley - Vernon * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain possible - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AN
Since Fri, Oct 9 · Until Fri, Oct 9
Seen National Weather Service
Read the official notice(opens in a new tab) - Weather alertSeverity: Extreme
Tornado Watch issued October 9 at 1:28PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 677 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ALABAMA GENEVA HOUSTON IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES IN BIG BEND FLORIDA DIXIE FRANKLIN GADSDEN JEFFE
Since Fri, Oct 9 · Until Fri, Oct 9
Seen National Weather Service
Read the official notice(opens in a new tab) - Weather alertSeverity: Moderate
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 11:28AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL. HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia. **CENTER OF ISAIAS EXPECTED TO REACH THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE COAST THIS EVENING** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warni
Since Fri, Oct 9 · Until Fri, Oct 9
Seen National Weather Service
Read the official notice(opens in a new tab) - Weather alertSeverity: Moderate
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 9 at 8:37AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL. HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **ISAIAS BECOMES A MAJOR HURRICANE** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Storm Surge Warning and Hurricane W
Since Fri, Oct 9 · Until Fri, Oct 9
Seen National Weather Service
Read the official notice(opens in a new tab) - Weather alertSeverity: Severe
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 2:37AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, including the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coas
Since Fri, Oct 9 · Until Sat, Oct 10
Seen National Weather Service
Read the official notice(opens in a new tab) - Weather alertSeverity: Severe
Flood Watch issued October 8 at 11:23PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, including the following areas, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston, Florida, including the following areas, Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coas
Since Thu, Oct 8 · Until Sat, Oct 10
Seen National Weather ServiceMay be out of date
Read the official notice(opens in a new tab)
Safety
- Assume no lifeguard
- Prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Florida state parks (F.A.C. 62D-2.014).
- Pets are welcome on a 6-foot leash and must be well behaved; pick up after them. Pets are not allowed in the swimming area (statewide rule).
From the rangers: The swimming lake is a small (two-acre) freshwater lake with a white sand beach; no lifeguard is stated on the official page, so treat it as unguarded. The waterfall and sinkholes are on a separate boardwalk trail - the sinkholes are up to 100 feet deep, so stay on the boardwalk. Waterfall flow depends on recent rain.
1130 State Park Road, Chipley FL 32428 (850-638-6130), about 3 miles south of I-10 exit 120. No day-use reservations. Picnic pavilions are first-come unless reserved. Coordinates are the park centroid, not the swim area.
Tap a numbered pin for that lot's details and directions. Official site(opens in a new tab)
Accessibility
Accessibility details below
- How you get in
- Sand
- Accessible restroom
- Yes
Conditions today
National Weather Service · as of 8:27 AM
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
Fri
75°
69°
99%
Sat
80°
65°
78%
Sun
83°
62°
17%
Mon
85°
61°
0%
Tue
86°
62°
0%
Wed
86°
65°
1%
Thu
84°
66°
3%
Rules, hours and reservations
Open nowCloses 6:18 PM
- $5 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers. Pavilions $30-$50 per day plus tax.
- Alcohol: Prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Florida state parks (F.A.C. 62D-2.014).
- Pets: Pets are welcome on a 6-foot leash and must be well behaved; pick up after them. Pets are not allowed in the swimming area (statewide rule).
- A Florida freshwater fishing licence is required for anglers over 16.
Fishing
A FL fishing licence is required for anyone 16 or over. Seasons, size limits and bag limits are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and change each year.
Current regulations(opens in a new tab)Buy a licence(opens in a new tab)
1130 State Park Road, Chipley FL 32428 (850-638-6130), about 3 miles south of I-10 exit 120. No day-use reservations. Picnic pavilions are first-come unless reserved. Coordinates are the park centroid, not the swim area.
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