Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park encompasses 185 acres of land bordered by Lake Powell and the Gulf of Mexico, featuring coastal dunes and diverse ecosystems.

Native American communities inhabited the area for over 4000 years, leaving archaeological evidence through middens and mounds across the park grounds.

From 1945 to 1987, the property operated as a recreational retreat for Avondale Mills textile employees, with restored buildings from that period.

The park remains accessible every day from sunrise to sunset, charging entrance fees of 4 dollars per vehicle and 2 dollars per pedestrian.

Lake Powell, contained within the park boundaries, represents the largest coastal dune lake in Florida's Panhandle region, connecting periodically to the Gulf.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1996

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/camp-helen-state-park

GPS coordinates: 30.27570,-85.99050

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:38