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St. Andrews State Park

 About St. Andrews State Park

A visiting pontoon boat comes ashore.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Brian Addison

I want to welcome you to St. Andrews State Park and invite you to visit us during your spring vacation. Come relax at St. Andrews State Park as warmer temperatures arrive while the humidity level remains comfortable.  While visiting the park, you  can enjoy a number of recreating activities such as sunbathing, swimming, camping, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, and beautiful sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico.  If fishing is on your itinerary, you can fish from the shoreline, the lagoon pier, or on our pier, that extends 500 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico.  There is something for everyone to enjoy with a multitude of recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife activity.  Enjoy the beautiful sugar white sand and the emerald clear waters of St. Andrews State Park.

While visiting St. Andrews State Park, please familiarize yourself with the color coded warning flag system for current water conditions at the entrance to the park and the beach.

We have two nature trails and Shell Island for you to explore and observe the various wildlife, plant communities, and unspoiled beachfront.

We look forward to assisting you as you enjoy your visit and recreational activities at St. Andrews State Park. Take time to visit this beautiful and diverse park located on Florida's “Emerald Coast."

DESIGNATIONS

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GETTING HERE

St. Andrews State Park is located three miles east of Panama City Beach, off State Road 392 (Thomas Drive.) From Highway 98 turn south onto Highway 3031 (Thomas Drive) and follow it to Highway 392. Turn left to enter into the gates of St. Andrews State Park.

GET INVOLVED

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
  • Friends of St. Andrews State Park, Inc.
  • 4607 State Park Lane
    Panama City, FL 32408
    (850)233-5117
    Contact: Vivian McKibben-Steele

CONCESSIONAIRES

  • Paragon of Florida, Inc. - Food service, merchandise sales and rental of recreational equipment.
    Contact Don Croft, (256) 259-1120
    4607 State Park Lane
    Panama City, FL 32408
  • Capt. A. III, Inc. - Tour boat service.
    Contact Kenneth Anderson, (850) 234-3435
    5550 North Lagoon Drive
    Panama City, FL 32408
  • Capt. Anderson's Sightseeing, Inc. - Tour boat service.
    Contact Kenneth Anderson, (850) 234-3435
    5550 North Lagoon Drive
    Panama City, FL 32408
  • Capt. Bill Gorman Excursion Boats, Inc. - Tour boat service.
    Contact Bill Gorman, (850) 785-4878
    5701 W. HWY 98
    Panama City, FL 32401
  • G.B.B. Maritime, Inc. - Tour boat service.
    Contact David Sheets, (850) 236-6021
    4393 Commons Drive East, Suite 207
    Destin, FL 32541

PET POLICY

  • Florida State Parks Pet Policy
  • Pets are permitted in the park, but not on the beach. They must be well-behaved and kept on a six-foot handheld leash at all times. Pets must not be left unattended or taken into restroom facilities or concession areas. Please clean up after your pet. Service animals are welcome in all areas and buildings of the park, as required by law.