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Friends of Camp Helen State Park

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Friends of Camp Helen State Park

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Camp Helen became a State Park in 1996 through a grassroots effort to save the 183.5 acres from private development. They named it Camp Helen.

The park is surrounded on three sides by water. The Gulf of Mexico is on the south and Lake Powell, an 867-acre coastal dune lake, is on the east and north sides. The west side is the Bay/Walton county line. Prehistoric Indian mounds and middens testify that humans lived in this area as long as 4,000 years ago. In the early 1920s the area was developed as a recreation area and included a hotel. Robert and Margaret Hicks bought the entire parcel in 1928 and built a large log home overlooking Lake Powell. Avondale Textile Mills purchased the property in 1945 and used it until 1987 as a camp for their employees. Camp Helen State Park is designated as an archeological and historic site. It features a walking tour of the historic structures including the Hicks House. Also available to visitors are picnicking, swimming, beach combing, bird watching, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. The Hicks House and the Recreation Hall can be rented for day use events. For information call the Park Office at:
850-233-5059

10/26/2026

The Pumpkin Patch is OFFICIALLY….

10/25/2026

Would you like to make a difference? Join the Friends of Camp Helen and be the change you want to see!! Our goal is to keep Camp Helen as a piece of pure old Florida for future generations to enjoy, while keeping it available for today’s visitors! You can be a part of the future of this beautiful park! We need people who care about history and future generations! Join us! Every penny we generate stays at Camp Helen for improvements and maintenance! Plus …. It’s fun to be a part of the past while saving it for the future!!

Become a Friend of Camp Helen and help preserve the park’s trails, shoreline, and historic lodge 🏕️. Your membership supports restoration projects,…

10/20/2026

We still have a huge variety of pumpkins … 🎃.. Come out and support Camp Helen… buy a pumpkin … enjoy this beautiful day!!

10/13/2026

The park is open and there are PUMPKINS..:. Join us for a beautiful day in the patch!! Take a whole truck full of pumpkins home with you!! ❤️

10/02/2026

Despite the weather warning … it’s a beautiful day at Camp Helen!! The pumpkin patch is waiting for you…. Check out the incredible variety!!

10/01/2026

Come get your pumpkins today … beat the rain & the squirrels…

09/30/2026

🎃 It takes a community to build a pumpkin patch! 🍂

A huge thank you to more than 100 amazing volunteers who helped unload approximately 2500 pumpkins! We’re especially grateful to the students from Seacoast Collegiate High School and Arnold High School ROTC for lending so many helping hands.

We couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our community. Thank you for helping bring the Friends of Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch to life! 🎃🧡

09/30/2026

🍁 The 2026 Friends of Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch is here! 🍁

🎃 Join us in the patch starting October 1st!
Open daily from 9 AM–4 PM, while supplies last.🎃

🎃 Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, with prices ranging from just $1–$45!🎃

🍂 Pick out the perfect pumpkin while supporting Camp Helen State Park! All proceeds and donations go directly toward supporting Camp Helen.🍂

We can’t wait to see you at the patch! 🎃🍁🍂🐿️

09/30/2026

Please consider joining the Friends of Camp Helen State Park! We are a citizens support group for the park! Our mission is to protect and support the park with financial help and mentoring! All funds raised go to Camp Helen for special needs not budgeted by the state! Please join us in our many activities to promote this agenda. Members receive 10 free passes to the park and the opportunity to be a part of the future of Camp Helen….

Become a Friend of Camp Helen and help preserve the park’s trails, shoreline, and historic lodge 🏕️. Your membership supports restoration projects,…

Address

23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL
32413

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	8am - 3pm
Saturday	5pm - 10pm

Telephone

(850) 233-5059

Website

http://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/

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