Beaches & Parks
Camp Helen State Park
Coastal dune lake meets the Gulf
14.1 mi from Gulf Crest (straight line)$4 per vehicle (honor box)
What is Camp Helen State Park?
A quiet state park at the far west end of the beach where Lake Powell, a coastal dune lake, meets the Gulf, with nature trails and an uncrowded beach.
When is it open?
8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Source: floridastateparks.org · checked October 2026. Times are Central Time.
Hours can change with the seasons and after storms, so call ahead.
Where is it?
23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Map
