St. Andrews State Park

We visited for the first time this morning. Got there at 8:00 am, $8 to get in. Drove over to the beach and jetti area. Overcast and a nice breeze made it great to walk and experience the whole area. Apparently they have done and continue to update the park. This is a great place to bring kids and let them swim in the protected area. Very clear, shallow and calm for them to swim. We hiked to the gator pond. A couple recommended downloading the Merling Bird Watching App. It listens for birds and tells you which bird it hears. It was so cool. We hiked all the little paths around the area. Didn't see and gators, but plenty of bird and a couple of deer. We really enjoyed our time and hiking along the shoreline all the way down to the point where so could see Shell Island.

So far we've loved our stay here! The park is beautifully redone. Beach and waterway access is easy. The camping sights that have the best views don't have shade, so you have to make your own, but the constant breeze really keeps you comfortable. The beach is quiet and uncrowded, with clear water and grayish white sand mixed with broken shells. Not a soft as Fort Walton Beach, but the water is just as beautiful but with less sea life and surf. Lots of bicycle riding with seperate lanes and paths in the camp and around. Plenty of hiking trails. The pics with the rocks in front of the water and with the sunrise by the pine tree are from our campsite #83.

Great place to camp. Close to everything in Panama City Beach without the negatives (trash, crowds, loud noise, etc). Almost all campsites have a great view of the Water. The beaches in the state park are simply fantastic. The camp store and the beach store have anything you would need in a pinch. The bathrooms are up to date and cleaned daily. Campsites are very well maintained. The campground really got quiet at night. Would definitely recommend.

This is a hidden gem and we are so thankful to have found it. We brought our camper and camped in the state park. Campsites are very affordable, clean, and spacious considering! Their camp store offers golf cart rentals which we gladly used - this is much more convenient for traveling to the beaches! Plus they’re fun to ride around the park in. Their beaches are easy to get to with plenty of parking. Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches, what more could you ask for? We have had such a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

Amazing state park! There is nothing but great things o say about this park. Plenty of great beach access and places to set up. Sunsets are absolutely beautiful! Sites are nice. Either have nice gravel or summer concrete. Staff is super friendly.