St. Andrews State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 180 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(850) 708-6100
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
St. Andrews State Park is a 1,177-acre park in Bay County, about 5 miles southwest of Panama City.
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, beachcombing, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 180 campsites across 4 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group accommodates up to 25; inc. portable toilet and outsitde shower; pets not allowed | 1 | 1 with sewer | — |
| Lagoon Campground Host Site | 101 | 101 with water, 97 with sewer | — |
| Pine Grove Campground Host Site | 75 | 75 with water, 57 with sewer | — |
| Campground Host Restricted use: Host | 3 | — |
Camping details from the park
Group: 1 site(s) (1 with sewer) — Group
Lagoon Campground: 101 site(s) (101 with water, 97 with sewer) — RV/Tent, Tent, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent, Tent, Large Tent (9x12)
Pine Grove Campground: 75 site(s) (75 with water, 57 with sewer) — RV/Tent, Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
Campground Host: 3 site(s) — Campground Host
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingHistoric sites and toursCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnickingSnorkeling and scubaBeachcombingSurfingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gator Lake Trail | 0.45 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Heron Pond Trail | 1.1 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Bike Trail | 1.96 mi | — | BikingPaved surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Gator Lake Trail (Nature) — 0.45 mi, Natural
Heron Pond Trail (Nature) — 1.1 mi, Natural
Bike Trail (Biking) — 1.96 mi, Paved
Swimming
Beach Access; Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boat Ramp; Canoe/Kayak Launch; Shell Island Tour; Boating; Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Fishing Area; Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4607 State Park Lane
Panama City, FL 32408 - Nearest town
- Panama City — about 5 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.1346, -85.7440
- Phone
- (850) 708-6100
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Panama City from St Andrews State Park.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Balon Greyjoy
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology