Join park rangers at Camp Helen State Park for a moonlight paddle on Lake Powell, North America’s largest coastal dune lake on Friday or Saturday, Sept. 9 or 10, 2022 from 7:30 – 9 p.m.
The mostly quiet excursion will give visitors a unique opportunity to view one of the rarest types of lakes in the world while under a rising moon. The 90-minute trip will begin with a brief safety review and interpretation on Lake Powell and coastal dune lakes.
Participants must have previous experience kayaking, be 12 years of age or older, and able to navigate a single kayak.
Space is limited; reservations are required. Call the park at 850-233-5059. The program is $30. Bring cash only and exact change. Fee includes watercraft rental, park entrance fee and a donation to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.
Event is weather dependent. If inclement, the park will make a weather call the morning of the event.
Event Essential Eligibility Criteria
Meet in the visitor center at the main parking area. Watercraft and gear from outside the park are not permitted
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::