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Manager's Message
Come visit and stroll around our unique Park. Listen to the stories of the parks
history or share some of your own stories. If you are interested in taking part
in our volunteer program, come on by on any thursday morning about 9 am,which is
our volunteer day. Our park is a work in progress we'll keep you posted on
significant progress and Park related events. For information regarding joining
the Friends of Camp Helen E-mail Camphelen@cox.net or visit http://spaces.msn.com/members/camphelen/
- Daniel Blanner, Park Manager
Welcome to Camp Helen State Park
The park is bordered on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell– one
of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. Coastal dune lakes are extremely
rare worldwide; in the United States they occur only along the Gulf Coast.
Prehistoric middens and mounds indicate that humans lived in the area more than
4,000 years ago. From 1945 until 1987, Camp Helen was a company resort for
employees of an Alabama textile mill and some of the buildings are now being
restored. Natural areas range from coastal dunes and salt marshes along the Gulf
to freshwater wetlands and sand pine scrub along the lake. Activities include
swimming, beachcombing, nature study, hiking, and both freshwater and saltwater
fishing. Located west of Panama City Beach just inside Bay County, on U.S. 98 at
the west end of the Lake Powell bridge.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Camp Helen State Park, please call 850–233–5059.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Camp Helen is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway,Panama City Beach, FL,
just west of the Phillips Inlet bridge on the Bay County and Walton county line.
The entrance is South of U.S. Hwy 98 and approximately 6 miles west of State
road 79.
Park Fees
There is an honor entrance station. The fee is $2.00 per vehicle and $1.00 per
bicyclist or pedestrian. Come see us.
Camp Helen State Park
23937 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
Phone: 850–233–5059
Fax: 850–236–3204 |
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