| Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park | |
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| IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Boardwalk leading down to the sinkhole's observation deck |
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| Location | Alachua County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Gainesville, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°42′25″N 82°23′42″W / 29.70694°N 82.395°W / 29.70694; -82.395 |
| Area | 67 acres (270,000 m2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is a Florida State Park located two miles (3 km) northwest of Gainesville, Florida, USA, off County Road 232, northwest of the University of Florida. It is the only geological park in the state of Florida, is a National Natural Landmark, and is maintained by the Florida State Parks system, a division of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The park is near the San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park.
Read more about this topic: Florida State Parks In Alachua County
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