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Unit Name: Camp Helen State Park<br />

Acres: 182.26<br />

Description:<br />

Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

At Camp Helen State Park, natural areas range from coastal dunes and salt marshes along the Gulf<br />

<strong>of</strong> Mexico to freshwater wetlands and sand pine scrub along the Lake Powell, one <strong>of</strong> the largest<br />

coastal dune lakes in <strong>Florida</strong>. Activities include swimming, beachcombing, nature study, hiking and<br />

both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Visitors can enjoy interpretation <strong>of</strong> the historic Camp Helen<br />

grounds, the lodge and hike the area <strong>of</strong> the park located north <strong>of</strong> U.S. 98, overlooking the southern<br />

shore <strong>of</strong> Lake Powell.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Expanded recreational carrying capacity by the creation <strong>of</strong> new paved trail connecting south<br />

and north areas <strong>of</strong> the park.<br />

• Increased attendance for FY 08-09 - 32 percent and FY 09-10 – 9.5 percent.<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Implemented new energy conservation improvements<br />

163<br />

2004

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