Main Page - Devils Millhopper Geological State Park

Two people stand on a boardwalk looking down at the water.

Manager's Message

Fall has arrived at the Devil's Millhopper. This is a great time of year to enjoy a hike along the rim of the sinkhole to see the fall wildflowers or descend into the depths of the Devil's Millhopper.
- Randy Brown, Park Manager

Welcome to Devils Millhopper Geological State Park

In the midst of north Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest. Small streams trickle down the steep slopes of the limestone sinkhole, disappearing through crevices in the ground, and lush vegetation thrives in the shade of the walls even in dry summers. A significant geological formation, Devil's Millhopper is a National Natural Landmark that has been visited by the curious since the early 1880s. Researchers have learned a great deal about Florida's natural history by studying fossil shark teeth, marine shells, and the fossilized remains of extinct land animals found in the sink. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and learn more about this sinkhole through interpretive displays. The park is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Located two miles northwest of Gainesville, off State Road 232.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Devils Millhopper Geological State Park, please call 352-955-2008.

Hours of Operation

The park is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

The park is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Driving Directions

Take I-75 to C.R. 222 (Milepost Exit 390 - Old Exit 77) and drive east 3.8 miles. At 43rd Street, turn left. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Millhopper Road. Park entrance is located approximately 1,000 feet on the right.