Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Gainesville, FL · Miscellaneous

This state park features a natural sinkhole, 120 feet deep and 500 feet wide. It was originally called the "Devil's Millhopper" because bones and fossils were found at the bottom, and it resembled a "millhopper" funnel used in grist mills at the time. Locals thought the devil used this sinkhole to feed on the bodies of the living - hence the name. The site has been a treasure trove of information for naturalists and geologists, and much has been learned about the natural history of Florida thanks to the plant and animal remains found in the sinkhole. It also has a ghost story attached to it. Some say the devil had fallen in love with a local Indian woman, and he kidnapped her and ran into the forest, chased by a group of braves hoping to rescue her. The devil then broke open this enormous hole in the earth to escape, turning the braves to stone. Some visitors swear they hear screaming and moaning at this location, particularly on a full moon.

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Geographic Information

Address
4732 Millhoppper Road
Gainesville, Florida 32653
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GPS
29.7045808, -82.3942461
County
Alachua County, Florida
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Is Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park really haunted?
Visitors rate Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park at 60.5 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 4 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park located?
The address is 4732 Millhoppper Road, Gainesville, Florida 32653. GPS coordinates: 29.7045808, -82.3942461.
What kind of haunted place is Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park?
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is listed under Miscellaneous in our Florida section.
What is the nearest town to Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park?
Alachua, FL is the closest town, about 3.7 miles away, with Gainesville (5.5 mi.) and La Crosse (9.6 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (4)

  • Adam |

    its a sink hole. its not haunted.

    • Zack |

      Yep same experience.

  • Vicky |

    Stupid fairy tale. This is a wonderful place to visit but not haunted sorry to say.

  • Gail |

    It is a beautiful, natural and serene place. It's a shame they added "Devil" to the name, since some people will avoid it for that reason alone for their own reasons. Nothing devilish or haunted about it, at least not on a sunny, Sunday afternoon. The stairs are well constructed with plenty of landings to stop and rest and enjoy the different levels, with plenty of room for others to pass you. Expect to stay about an hour even if you take time to walk the path around the top of the hole. Only $2 per person.

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