Sunny Hills Community with its main entrance located on State Road 77, is located in the south east corner of Washington County.  It is approximately 40 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, 30 miles north of Panama City, and 17 miles south of Interstate 10 and the county seat of Chipley, Florida.

The community was developed and formally opened in June 1971, encompassing some 18,000 acres of beautiful land with thousands of acres to remain in a natural state as greenbelt areas.  The elevation range is 70 to 300 feet and includes 9 major lakes, the largest of which is 525 acre Gap Lake.  Sunny Hills has it's own "swimming hole" at Boat Lake with white sandy beach areas, making it a delight for young and old.

County Profile

Washington County was created in 1825 and now covers over 382,000 acres, which is a vast portion of the central Florida Panhandle.  Named after George Washington, the county has seen Spanish, English, and Indian influences, with historical lore rich in stories of the exploits of Andrew Jackson.  The area grew with the Railroad, around forestry industries, and agri-business, as has most of Florida.

Located in the heart of the Florida Panhandle, Washington County encompasses 580 square miles and has easy access on Interstate 10 to Tallahassee and Pensacola and on Highway 231 to Panama City and Dothan, AL.  Shopping hubs, airports, medical facilities, rail transportation and shipping ports are all within a short drive.

The topography is unique to the State: mixed hardwood forests, rolling hills, rich agricultural lands, acres of timberland, and four-season climate.  These geographic features provide a wide selection of environments to enjoy. 

The county's six largest communities — Chipley, Vernon, Wausau, Sunny Hills, Ebro, and Caryville — are located within easy access to major roadways and the interstate.