Parks

Eden Gardens State Park

April 9, 2023 by SoWal Staff

Eden Gardens State Park consists of 163 upland acres just north of Seagrove Beach, across highway 98 in Point Washington, along the shores of Tucker Bayou and the Choctawhatchee Bay.

Gracing Eden are gardens everywhere, the beautiful legacy of the many gardeners and master gardeners who belong to the Friends of Eden Gardens State Park, and give lovingly of their time and labor.

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Camp Helen State Park

April 9, 2023 by SoWal Staff

Camp Helen State 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.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

April 9, 2023 by SoWal Staff

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Although boats are not allowed, fishing from the shoreline yields bass, bream, panfish, and catfish.

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Fall Events & Pumpkin Patch at Camp Helen State Park

The Friends of Camp Helen pumpkin patch is open 7 days a week, offering pumpkins for sale and great photo opps from 9am-5pm through October 31 or until sold out.

This year, Saturdays in the Patch will feature live lusic, Bay County Storytellers, PCB Mosquito, cake walks inside the historic Lodge, and more! Weekly raffle prizes include a bicycle from Good Pedals, a basket from Blue Giraffe and more! Food will be available for purchase in the park on Saturdays as well.

Take a Walk Through Old Florida at Camp Helen State Park

Do you love the REAL Florida? Do you love OLD Florida? Then a visit to Camp Helen State Park on the eastern edge of South Walton is a must.

The protected sanctuary is sandwiched between our largest coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, and the gulf. Camp Helen is a true gem not to be missed, with amazing views from high bluffs, rustic foot bridges over still waters, forested trails teeming with wildlife, and a bit of Florida history to boot.

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