Enjoy a first day hike at area Florida State Parks

December 31, 2022

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Enjoy a guided hike at 9 a.m. to ring in the new year anytime during park hours at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Begin at day use parking lot. Free with park entry.

Contact Julie.Combs@FloridaDEP.gov for more information.

Driving Directions

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP:
Park Fees
Admission Fees –  $6.00 per vehicle (up to 8 people) – Scenic Hwy. 30A just north of U.S. Hwy. 98
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Passengers in vehicles with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit – Admission Fee $2.00

Camp Helen State Park

Start the new year off on the right foot with a nature hike at Camp Helen State Park. On Sun., Jan. 1, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Led by park ranger staff, this tour will take place on our mixed-use trails meandering through the park. Rangers will share about the abundant natural and cultural history of the park.

Meet at the visitor center. Program is free with paid park entry of $4 per vehicle.

Contact Scarlett.A.Dunn@FloridaDEP.gov for more information.

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. ::MAP::

Park Fees
There is an honor entrance station. The fee is $4.00 per vehicle and $1.00 per bicyclist or pedestrian. Click here for park website.

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