1,000 Foot Falls | Informal Campsite

April 1st, 2023 by michael.schaf

Important to mention: From the parking lot it’s only about 40 m down the stairs to an outlook, from where you can the see the waterfall in the distance (I‘d say, it’s about 1 km away). Also: The lower part of the waterfall is hidden behind trees.

March 23rd, 2023 by martin.koci1

The road here is a bit overhyped, it is like some mythical creature everyone talks about but have never seen it (especially at the point "turn to waterfalls"), so here are the facts.
In dry season it is easy. When you post pictures of your van getting through this easy 300m part, at least rotate it so the pines grow straight up - we are not above 4000m so the wind would bend them.
The road is 15km since pavement, out of this is 14.7km totally easy and can be done in VW Golf 4x4. Roughly 300m is a bit difficult, but in dry season easily done by any 4x4 vehicle and also some 4x2 small suv or pickup, but low reduction would help on the way back, so you can go slow, otherwise you need to play with clutch.
There are holes, but what is important not a single part of this 300m strech is steep, it is all very mild up or down depending on your direction.
The 300m part is about 4km before the falls, it doesn't get worse and worse, the last 4km are as easy as the beginning.
Furthermore, there is nowhere to slide backwards or to side, which eliminates all the risk.
We are driving LC 70 series, but during the time we spent here, 3 other pickups came and also a Chrvrolet Suburbam, none of them modified, having standard factory tyres - so you have compassion.
By the way we are driving BF Goodrich AT, not even some mud terrain tyres.
In wet season it definitely gets a bit tougher, but nothing big.
Just come here and enjoy the falls!

Camping is not allowed, toilets are closed, no water!

January 12th, 2023 by magnier.julie

Amazing place to sleep. You have to be 4x4 high clearance to come all the way to the end of the road. It is muddy and I guess almost always wet. When you arrive at the parking lot at the end, don’t go to the right! You’ll get stuck in the mud as we did.
Super quiet at night, there is a guard living here. There is toilets and tables.
The waterfall is beautiful.
Worth coming if you like muddy offroad trails!

May 25th, 2019 by dreadscanada

Great stop. we seen a king vulture, a swallowtail hawk and the orange breasted falcon. plus the tallest waterfall in central america! Alfonso was a surperb guide and knew alot about the birds. The cool air up there was refreshing escape from the sweltering heat.

October 12th, 2018 by stevebaker43

Drove to the forestry station in Belmopan for the pass, who did not have any. They radioed in to the park and were told we were not able to camp at 1000 Foot Falls but could at Douglas DeSilva.

Rugged road remains but doable in our 2wd Westy. Sign in with the park rangers on the way up.

The 1000 Foot Falls (actually 1600ft!) Is pretty. Lovely spot. Alfonso is still there and he is what really made the spot special. Has a passion for the park. Showed us how to prepare our coconut, found the orange breasted falcon for us, and generally just the nicest guy!

April 24th, 2018 by tyler7099

Arrived at night, stayed one night. Caretaker is super nice, did ask for Permit but said it was ok not to have one because we arrived late. Not much to do here. Lovely view to enjoy your coffee in the morning

April 21st, 2018 by Gran Viaje

A permit is now REQUIRED to camp here! Get it at the forest dept in San Ignacio or at the Belmopan Forest Station. They did not let us camp here :(

December 19th, 2017 by Facebook.com/hottahue

Really nice place. We liked to camp here. Great views and a clean Campspot with facilities...and free

August 4th, 2017 by end2puravida

As described - long dirt road. Beautiful falls. No one here when we arrived. Flush toilet, non potable water. Free. Great place for the dogs to run around. We passed a check in point at entrance to the park. The gentleman took our name, plate number and asked where we were going and when we were returning. No pass or fee required.

April 17th, 2017 by viva-panamericana

Yes, we had the first and only cold night up here in Belize. It was awesome! Alphonso is proud to welcome you and to tell you some informations about that place. Flush Toilet is clean and ok. No other facilities.

April 13th, 2017 by Flip Flop Cowboy

Alphonso is still here.. very nice guy who loves the park and is proud to share it with you.

Beautiful spot overlooking the waterfall. Big green lawn and even flush toilets!

Appearantly you're supposed to get a permit from the forestry Dept in Belmopan, but nobody mentions that until you're already in the park. Camping is also technically restricted to the campground at Douglas deSilva ranger station,. but the rangers we spoke with seemed frustrated with the policy and allowed us to camp without a permit.

The fee is very small, but cannot be paid inside the park.

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March 29th, 2017 by Break-A-Way

Very Nice up here to stay.

February 25th, 2017 by AndreasKramer.ch

Fantastic free camping and free lookout. If you can stand the lonelyness up here you will spend a tranquil, cool night on a large grassy hilltop with fantastic views. Toilet, very limited water, shelterd table, moscitos.

February 22nd, 2017 by gosselinski

No longer any enterance fee to get in and camping is free. large level area with good views of the surrounding mountains.

November 22nd, 2014 by ajsml

Alonso, the groundskeeper, lives in one of the houses. He was very friendly and let us stay even though it was Saturday and camping is supposed to only be mon-fri 8a-6p the gate is open. We were able to wake up for sunrise over the waterfall with it all to ourselves. Amazing!

April 5th, 2014 by Song of the Road

Long drive down dirt road to see a waterfall that is one of the highest in Central America. Pretty but not much to do. Didn't spend the night here but had friends who did.

January 7th, 2013 by pawsontour.com

Here we had lunch. Was no one there. Theoretically 2B $ / person entrance fee, but the whole afternoon was no one there. You could probably sleep here. Toilet and a covered picnic area available. Direct view of the highest waterfall in Central America.