Camp Helen State Park
State park in Florida, United States
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Camp Helen State Park is a Florida State Park and historic site located west of Panama City Beach, in northwestern Florida. The park is south of U.S. 98, and bounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell, one of the largest coastal dune lakes in the state. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2012.[2]
LocationBay County, Florida, United States
NearestcityPanama City Beach, Florida
Coordinates30°16′32.45″N 85°59′25.9″W
Established1996
| Camp Helen State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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  Location within Florida  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Bay County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Panama City Beach, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°16′32.45″N 85°59′25.9″W |
| Established | 1996 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Camp Helen Historic District | |
| NRHP reference No. | 12000298 |
| Added to NRHP | 24 May 2012[1] |
Recreational activities
The park has such amenities as beaches, birding, beachcombing, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming and wildlife viewing.
It also has a visitor center and an interpretive exhibit. Camp Helen State Park spans over 180 acres.[3]
