Camp Helen State Park (Panama City Beach)
Just gorgeous... this is a view of the lake
Camp Helen is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on three sides, and Lake Powell – one of the largest coastal dune lakes in Florida. Prehistoric middens and mounds indicate that humans inhabited the area more than 4,000 years ago (though I’m still not sure what a midden is). From 1945 until 1987 Camp Helen was a company resort for the employees of an Alabama textile mill. Some of those buildings have now been restored and are littered all over the campground. The 180-acre park is for day use only and there is a $4.00 entrance fee paid on the honor system (though its monitored closely and I advise you to not ignore this – you will be called out on it). Activities include swimming, beachcombing, nature trails, hiking and both freshwater and saltwater fishing. There’s a sign warning of alligator presence but I didn’t see any. The beach is gorgeous but it was a very windy day (ouch that sands stings when its whipped at your legs that intensely).
The Gulf... gorgeous white sand
Super windy day!
Fair enough warning...
Path leading down to the beach
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