St. Andrews State Park is a gem of the Florida state park system and one of our favorite places to camp or go to the beach. With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, this state park is one of the most beautiful areas in Panama City Beach, Florida.

The park has many amenities and experiences that visitors can take part in. These include…
•BOAT TOURS take a boat tour to nearby Shell Island to hunt for seashells.
•BOATING there is boat ramp access to St. Andrews Bay.
•CAMPING a 60 site campground along the bay beneath a coastal pine forest provides a peaceful place to stay while visiting.
FISHING Anglers can try their luck shoreline fishing or jetty fishing for species including redfish, flounder, seatrout, cobia, mahi mahi, and Spanish mackerel.
•HIKING 2 halfmile trails (Heron Pond Trail and Gator Lake Trail) Provide scenic views of a coastal dune lake and Flatwood Pine Forest.
•PICNICKING Three picnic areas are available with multiple pavilions for day use for campers.
•SCUBA DIVING/ SNORKELING A plethora of marine life can be seen along the rock jetties leading into Saint Andrews Bay and Grand Lagoon.
SWIMMING Visitors can swim in the Gulf of Mexico or the protected waters of the channel enclosed by the rock jetties.
WILDLIFE VIEWING Many animals can be spotted around the park including white tail deer, alligators, and Many water loving birds like bald eagles, osprey, and wading birds including great blue herons, great egrets, and snowy egrets.

HOURS AND FEES
•Park is open 8 AM to sundown, 365 days a year.
•Park admission is $8 per vehicle, $4 single occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.
•Camping fees are $28 per night plus tax, $6.70 registration fee, and $7 nightly utility fee if RV camping.

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