Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Meander through history and time with a park ranger on a history tour of Camp Helen State Park.
The park’s historic district is recognized on the National Historic Register, and the property is sited along the bluffs of Lake Powell, which was inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous populations.
Rangers will touch upon the Hicks family whom initially developed the property, as well as Avondale Textile Mills, which ran a summer vacation destination for their employees and families for 40 years. Meet at the visitors center.
- Wear appropriate clothing for walking, and bring along water, bug repellent and other necessary items.
- Event Essential Eligibility Criteria
For further questions, feel free to contact the office at Camp Helen at (850) 233-5059.
The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open for kayak and SUP rentals 7 days a week from 9 am – 5 pm. Reservations can be made online at www.friendsofcamphelen.org or by calling (850) 238-1900. Walk ins are also welcome.
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 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.