It’s still here– just a mile away down a pretty, sandy shaded path. My husband has found memories of hanging out here playing in the water. We finally took a walk out here together and it really is lovely. I had never heard of a «sink» outside of my kitchen but apparently these are somewhat common in north Florida. It’s like the ground just opened up here ages ago and«sank» and all that remains is a very deep clear freshwater pool. The water did look inviting in a natural way. Facilities here could be enhanced but for a natural setting it is clean and nicely preserved. Worth the modest hike if you are in the area!
Casey W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Tallahassee, FL
At one time, sinkholes served as dumpsters for locals. Cherokee Sink was one of these«free dumpsters» for a long time until a few years ago. People used to chunk beer bottles into the water. Rumor has it that someone torched a stolen car out there, but I wouldn’t know anything about that. There was a clean-up effort a few years ago when the sinkhole became part of Wakulla Springs State Park. They built platforms and boardwalks. All seemed improved. Shortly after that, the sinkhole closed down. As one reviewer mentioned, the closure occurred because of a lack of facilities necessary to run a state park. Now, however, the sinkhole has reopened. But things have changed. If you’ve come here in the past, you may remember being able to drive 70 mph on a tiny, winding path through the woods and then park almost close enough to the sink to drive your vehicle into the water. Not so anymore. Be prepared to walk about a mile. The county shut that road and turned it into a «nature path,» though there is really nothing remarkable about the scenario. Also, no alcohol allowed – and there is always a park ranger out looking for someone to fine. The boardwalks and platforms are still there, but there is no longer a spot to jump from the platform. In short, the county cleaned up the sinkhole and baby-proofed it, and now it is a pretty spot for family fun if you are ready to walk a mile through the woods on a thick sand trail to get there. Also, you have to pay to park.
Adina F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Awesome sink, but I think it is actually closed now due to the fact that there are no permanent toilets in it
Phil P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 South Weymouth, MA
Cherokee sink is one of Florida’s numerous fresh water springs and sinks. It is actually on the property of Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, but is not part of the main area. It can be difficult to locate, but using the GPS coordinates above you should be all good. This is a great place to jump, dive, and swim. This is a great natural area well worth checking out. It has been enjoyed by locals for several decades, and has been known as a party spot for college kids from FSU.
