Best time to visit
Arrive within the first hour of opening for the shortest queues and best photo light.
Florida Caverns State Park Marianna
Last reviewed June 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
About Florida Caverns State Park
Tour cave passageways widened by 1930s CCC workers, then surface for trails, paddling, and a swimming area across 1,500 acres.
Marianna hides a cool underground world beneath its forests, and this park is built around guided trips into it. Above ground, hardwood floodplains and karst sinkholes stretch out for miles.
What you'll see and do - Take a ranger-guided cave tour through expansive rooms full of formations, where you can still spot chisel marks left by Civilian Conservation Corps crews in the 1930s. - Walk, bike, or ride horseback on roughly 7 miles of multi-use trails through hardwood forest and areas recovering from Hurricane Michael. - Boat or paddle the Chipola River and watch for local wildlife. - Cool off at the swimming area, spread out at picnic spots, or browse the visitor center museum.
Attraction Details
Facilities
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Baby Changing
- Food Options
- Parking
- Pushchair Friendly
- Wheelchair Friendly
Events at Florida Caverns State Park
Cave Maintenance Closure
March 4, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
March 18, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
April 1, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
April 15, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
April 29, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
May 6, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
May 13, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
May 20, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
June 3, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
June 17, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
July 8, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Cave Maintenance Closure
July 22, 2026
Cave tours will be unavailable due to regular cave maintenance.
Plan Your Visit
Family-tested advice for a smoother day at Florida Caverns State Park.
Who it's for
All ages
Getting there
Onsite or nearby parking available at 3345 Caverns Rd.
Pro tip
Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.
Directions
Florida Caverns State Park
3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, FL 32446
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Last updated 6/23/2026
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