Britton HillAbout Britton Hill
Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of Florida, rising to 345 feet (105 metres). It is the lowest state high point in the United States.
The summit area is a small grassy rise with a marker and a modest monument identifying the high point. There are no extensive trails or facilities on the hill itself, so visits are typically brief photo stops.
The location has long been recognized as Florida’s high point; it has not been the focus of major development or historical events and has remained a minor landscape feature rather than a constructed summit.
The hill sits in northern Walton County in the Florida Panhandle, close to the Alabama state line and within a rural area of woods and farmland rather than a major urban centre.
- Elevation: 345 feet (105 metres) above sea level, the lowest high point of any U.S. state.
- Site: Marked by a small plaza and a monument; the site is compact and can be visited in a short stop.
Best Time to Visit Britton Hill
Accessible year‑round; winter and spring are most comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Britton Hill
Britton Hill's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1545 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 3° - 15° | 8° | 130 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 18° | 11° | 140 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 22° | 15° | 160 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 11° - 25° | 18° | 102 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 15° - 29° | 22° | 114 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 19° - 32° | 26° | 147 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 33° | 27° | 167 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 32° | 27° | 148 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 129 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 4° - 17° | 11° | 119 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Britton Hill
Britton Hill is located in Walton County in the Florida Panhandle near the Alabama border. It is accessible by car; the marker is signposted from nearby county roads and is a short walk from the small parking area.
Tips for Visiting Britton Hill
- The site is a roadside roadside park; stop early in the morning for quiet and better photos of the modest marker.
- Don't expect Alpine views - the charm here is the gentle incongruity of Florida's 'highest point.'
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Florala Lake across the Alabama border to make a day of it.