St. Andrews State Park
| Saint Andrews State Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
 An elevated view of the beachfront | |
  Location within Florida  Location within the United States | |
Interactive map of Saint Andrews State Park | |
| Location | Bay County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Panama City Beach, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°08′05″N 85°44′38″W / 30.134632°N 85.743964°W |
| Area | 1,167.08 acres (472.30 ha) |
| Visitors | 750,000 (in 2005) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
St. Andrews State Park is a 1,167.08-acre (4.7230 km2) Florida State Park located three miles (5 km) east of Panama City Beach Florida, off U.S. 98. It is the headquarters of one of the state's five AmeriCorps Florida State Parks chapters.
Recreational activities
The park has such amenities as two-and-a-half miles of beaches, bicycling, birding, boat tours, boating, canoeing, two fishing piers, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. During the summer, camping reservations are recommended for best availability. It also has a visitor center, an interpretive exhibit and concessions.
Gallery
Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, in the park
Emerald Coast waters in the park
White sand dunes
External links
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