Tallest Mountains in Florida

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.

RankPoint NameHeight (ft)Height (m)CountyNotable Fact
1Britton Hill345′105mWaltonLowest state high point in the US.
2Oak Hill331′101mWashingtonPart of the Northern Highlands.
3High Hill323′98mWashingtonA prominent sand ridge peak.
4Falling Waters Hill318′97mWashingtonSite of FL’s tallest waterfall.
5Sugarloaf Mountain312′95mLakeHighest point in peninsular Florida.
6Camp Lake South310′94mLakeHigh point on the Lake Wales Ridge.
7Unnamed (Jacks Lake)307′94mLakeLocated east of Jacks Lake.
8Danley Hill305′93mWaltonAnother high peak in the Panhandle.
9Clay Hill301′92mPascoHigh point of the Brooksville Ridge.
10Crooked Lake Sandhill300′91mPolkHistoric sand ridge peak.
11Unnamed (Shepherd Lk)300′91mLakeCentral Lake County elevation.
12Orange Hill300′91mWashingtonOffers views of the surrounding valley.
13Iron Mountain295′90mPolkHome to the famous Bok Tower.
14Mount Pleasant295′90mGadsdenLocated in the Tallahassee Hills.
15Sandy Mountain295′90mWaltonPart of the Eglin AFB terrain.
16Mud Hill285′87mWashingtonNear the Choctawhatchee River.
17Hudson Hill282′86mHolmesPart of the rolling Panhandle hills.
18Sexton Hill282′86mWashingtonOverlooks the rural interior.
19Griffin Hill280′85mHolmesClose to the Alabama border.
20Unnamed Hill279′85mLeonHighest natural point in Tallahassee.