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Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway (Highway 98), Panama City Beach, just west of the Lake Powell Bridge.
Camp Helen State Park Fundraiser:
An Evening with The Currys
April 8 | 7PM
Friends of Camp Helen will host their first ever fundraiser concert featuring The Currys at Camp Helen State Park on Friday, April 8 at 7PM. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.
Tickets are available directly on friendsofcamphelen.org for $50. The ticket price will cover park admission, dinner, and drinks.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
April 16 | 10AM - 2PM
Camp Helen State Park invites you to their first annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Scheduled for Saturday, April 16th, guests are encouraged to visit the park anytime between 10AM - 2PM, pay $4 park admission, ask volunteers for an egg hunt card, and enjoy a color-coded hunt that encourages kids to explore and learn about the park at their own leisure.
The scavenger hunt will have 3 different age groups: 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12. After finding an egg of each color, children can turn them in for a special prize.
That’s What Cheese Said and Gelato Love food trucks will be in the park from 11Am - 3PM. There is even rumored to be a surprise appearance by a celebrity bunny. More information can be found on the Friends of Camp Helen Facebook page.
Guided History Tour
First Saturday of Each Month | 10AM
Go beyond your park visit, and discover the past and present, on a ranger guided walking tour where you can learn about the rich history of Camp Helen’s Historic District on the first Saturday of each month. Led by informative and entertaining rangers, you will discover and connect with the history that literally surrounds Camp Helen State Park, a Nationally Registered Historic Place.
Additional Information: Tours begin promptly at 10:00 am, so please meet in the Visitor Center and be sure to bring water and wear comfortable walking attire. Tours take place in the outdoors and may be subject to cancellation due to inclement weather conditions.
Guided Nature Tour
First Thursday of Each Month | 10AM
Camp Helen State Park invites the public out for a Guided Nature Tour held each first Thursday of the month at 10am. Tour begins at the Visitor Center. Come out to learn about the rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended.
KAYAKS & SUP Rentals
Friends of Camp Helen are now open for kayak and SUP rentals 7 days a week from 9AM - 5PM. Reservations can be made online at friendsofcamphelen.org or by calling (850)238-1900. Walk ins are also welcome.
Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, just west of the Phillips Inlet Bridge on the Bay County and Walton County line. The park is bordered on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico, Phillips Inlet, and Lake Powell, which is one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. The great thing about Camp Helen is that it has it all – wooded nature trails, tranquil lake scenery, and an expansive, open white-sand beach. When you’re here, you feel like you are one with the outdoors, thanks to the natural beauty that surrounds you at every turn, and the peace and quiet that is so hard to find in the more developed spots in the area.
Read more about Camp Helen State Park and see photo gallery at SoWal Parks | Camp Helen State Park.