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St. Andrews State Park

Saint Andrews State Park
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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St. Andrews State Park is located in Florida
St. Andrews State Park
Location within Florida
St. Andrews State Park is located in the United States
St. Andrews State Park
Location within the United States
LocationBay County, Florida, USA
Nearest cityPanama City Beach, Florida
Coordinates30°08′05″N 85°44′38″W / 30.134632°N 85.743964°W / 30.134632; -85.743964
Area1,200 acres (4.9 km2)
Visitors750,000 (in 2005)
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection

St. Andrews State Park is a 1,200-acre (4.9 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.

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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.

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