Camp Helen Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Camp Helen Historic District

Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida
Listed
May 23, 2012
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
12000298

About this property

Camp Helen State Park is a Florida State Park and historic site located west of Panama City Beach, in northwestern Florida. The park is south of U.S. 98, and bounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell, one of the largest coastal dune lakes in the state. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 2012. The park has such amenities as beaches, birding, beachcombing, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming and wildlife viewing. It also has a visitor center and an interpretive exhibit. Camp Helen State Park spans over 180 acres. Media related to Camp Helen State Park at Wikimedia Commons

Location

23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy.
Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida
30.27347, -85.99065

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Camp Helen Historic District listed on the National Register?

Camp Helen Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Camp Helen Historic District?

Camp Helen Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Camp Helen Historic District?

The period of significance for Camp Helen Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1996.

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