Message from the Manager

Winter is an excellent time to visit the Devil's Millhopper. Jack Frost has pruned the vegetation on the slopes and rim of the Devil's Millhopper exposing the many waterfalls that cascade into the sinkhole.

This huge sinkhole was formed when an underground cavern roof collapsed, creating a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep. Small streams tumble down the steep slopes of the sink, disappearing through crevices at the bottom. The lush growth of plants and many of the animals of the park are similar to those of the Appalachian Mountains region. The sinkhole may be explored from the boardwalks and stairways or from the 4-foot wide nature trail that follows the rim.

Hours of Operation

The park is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. We are closed Monday and Tuesday.

Driving Directions

Take I-75 to C.R. 222 (Milepost Exit 390 - Old Exit 77) and drive east 7.8 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.

Park Fees

Admission Fee - $2.00 per vehicle (limit of 8 people per vehicle).

Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit, members of organized groups – Admission Fee $1.00

Devils Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road Gainesville, Florida 32653 Phone: 352-955-2008