Camp Helen State Park is a unique geological landform surrounded on three sides by The Gulf of Mexico, Phillips Inlet, and Lake Powell. The diversity provided by the three different water bodies creates a habitat for wildlife that includes rare shorebirds, and Bald Eagles. The 183.5 acre park contains maritime hammocks, freshwater wetlands, sand pine scrub, coastal dunes, as well as a salt marsh. The lodge at Camp Helen, and its cottages offer a look at how tourist spent their vacations in the 1940’s. Be prepared to hike a bit to enjoy this park’s wonderful trails and beaches. Fishing for both fresh and saltwater species has traditionally been popular at Camp Helen.
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