Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:38 PM)
- Tide
- 0.942 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8729210 — Panama City Beach · 7.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access
| Location | Panama City Beaches CCD, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Powell |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.274980, -85.988492 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Bay County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Powell in Panama City Beaches CCD, Florida at coordinates 30.27498, -85.98849. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access is a public boat launch on Lake Powell in Panama City Beaches CCD, Bay County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach, restrooms: Flush Toilet, trailer parking: 5 spaces. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Panama City Beaches CCD • public launch in Bay County • fishing access on Lake Powell • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | $4 |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access
Is Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access free to use?
Yes, Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access is a public boat launch with free access in Panama City Beaches CCD, Florida.
What water does Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access access?
Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access provides boat launch access to Lake Powell in Panama City Beaches CCD, Florida.
How do I get to Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access?
Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access is located at coordinates 30.274980, -85.988492 in Panama City Beaches CCD, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.