Tallest Mountains in Florida
Let’s be honest: calling anything in Florida a “mountain” is a massive stretch. In a state famous for being pancake-flat, the highest points are really just modest hills and sandy ridges. Most of these elevations are located in the Panhandle or along the Lake Wales Ridge in the center of the state, serving more as high-ground landmarks than actual hiking destinations. Britton Hill, the state’s highest point, wouldn’t even register as a speed bump in most other states, but these spots are still interesting as remnants of ancient shorelines. If you’re looking for a summit at 300 feet, here is where you’ll find Florida’s highest ground.
| Rank | Point Name | Height (ft) | Height (m) | County | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britton Hill | 345′ | 105m | Walton | Lowest state high point in the US. |
| 2 | Oak Hill | 331′ | 101m | Washington | Part of the Northern Highlands. |
| 3 | High Hill | 323′ | 98m | Washington | A prominent sand ridge peak. |
| 4 | Falling Waters Hill | 318′ | 97m | Washington | Site of FL’s tallest waterfall. |
| 5 | Sugarloaf Mountain | 312′ | 95m | Lake | Highest point in peninsular Florida. |
| 6 | Camp Lake South | 310′ | 94m | Lake | High point on the Lake Wales Ridge. |
| 7 | Unnamed (Jacks Lake) | 307′ | 94m | Lake | Located east of Jacks Lake. |
| 8 | Danley Hill | 305′ | 93m | Walton | Another high peak in the Panhandle. |
| 9 | Clay Hill | 301′ | 92m | Pasco | High point of the Brooksville Ridge. |
| 10 | Crooked Lake Sandhill | 300′ | 91m | Polk | Historic sand ridge peak. |
| 11 | Unnamed (Shepherd Lk) | 300′ | 91m | Lake | Central Lake County elevation. |
| 12 | Orange Hill | 300′ | 91m | Washington | Offers views of the surrounding valley. |
| 13 | Iron Mountain | 295′ | 90m | Polk | Home to the famous Bok Tower. |
| 14 | Mount Pleasant | 295′ | 90m | Gadsden | Located in the Tallahassee Hills. |
| 15 | Sandy Mountain | 295′ | 90m | Walton | Part of the Eglin AFB terrain. |
| 16 | Mud Hill | 285′ | 87m | Washington | Near the Choctawhatchee River. |
| 17 | Hudson Hill | 282′ | 86m | Holmes | Part of the rolling Panhandle hills. |
| 18 | Sexton Hill | 282′ | 86m | Washington | Overlooks the rural interior. |
| 19 | Griffin Hill | 280′ | 85m | Holmes | Close to the Alabama border. |
| 20 | Unnamed Hill | 279′ | 85m | Leon | Highest natural point in Tallahassee. |