Guided moonlight paddle at Camp Helen State Park Sept. 17 and 18

September 7, 2021

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on Lake Powell, Florida’s largest coastal dune lake, under a mostly full moon on Friday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Meet in the visitor center at Camp Helen State Park.

  • Two-hour trip will begin with a brief safety review and interpretation of why coastal dune lakes are a rare natural phenomenon.
  • Participants must have kayaking experience and be 12 years of age or older.
  • Space is limited and reservations are required. Call the park at 850-233-5059.
  • Watercraft and gear from outside the park are not permitted.
  • Event Essential Eligibility Criteria

Program is $30 per person. Cash only, exact change. Fee includes watercraft rental, life jacket, paddle, glow sticks, park admission fee and a donation to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.

For more information contact Scarlett.A.Dunn@FloridaDEP.gov

Driving Directions
Camp Helen is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL, just west of the Phillips Inlet bridge on the Bay County and Walton county line. The entrance is south of U.S. Hwy 98. ::MAP::