About Camel Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Lake Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (286)
What Guests Are Saying
Camel Lake Campground is a beautiful and peaceful retreat, renowned for its stunning lake views, spacious campsites, and friendly camp host. The location offers excellent hiking trails and a serene environment for relaxation, making it a favorite among nature lovers. While some reviewers noted issues with road conditions and bathroom cleanliness, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Camel Lake Campground is a beautiful and peaceful retreat, renowned for its stunning lake views, spacious campsites, and friendly camp host. The location offers excellent hiking trails and a serene environment for relaxation, making it a favorite among nature lovers. While some reviewers noted issues with road conditions and bathroom cleanliness, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Edward W
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a very beautiful and peaceful campground. Despite the 2 mile trip on a dusty dirt road, the campground is worth the trip.
Annette M
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
The smell of horse manure was overwhelming, and I had to spend much of my time away from the site. I do not think I should have to stay on a site that horses were allowed to stay with manure left behind for others to deal with. It is right on the Florida trail and was easy to hike. Host was very nice.
Maurice C
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
The camp was a wonderful surprise. I wasn’t expecting such a great view and even in drought conditions the water quality in the lake was excellent.
Astrid K
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Location was excellent. Facilities were not well maintained nor cleaned
Richard E
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Excellent spot and well maintained. Love our forestry workers!
Barbara C
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
We loved staying here. Small secluded campground in the woods next to a lake. We used Starlink for internet with no problems. Our cell phones rarely had service, unless we drove out to a main road or connected to Starlink. The bathrooms were not great, but the camp host does his best to keep them clean. But hikers come in from the Florida Trail with buddy boots so that's a hard job. The shower is water saver push button type. There is no heat in the bathrooms, so if it's cold be prepared.
Timothy K
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This campground is very nice and quiet.
Sue B
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had a wonderful time camping at Camel Lake! The host was friendly and went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable experience.
David M
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
It was a nice place in the florida panhandle to spend a couple of days but what disappointed me was the change in fees. When I researched it it was 20/night... when I went to make my reservation, it was twice that and they threw in a reservation fee to boot. I've never seen that type of behavior from the forest service before. Hmmmm
Kristi C
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Glen was a great camp host! He was so nice and his dog Ruby is adorable. He is a very hard worker and kept the bathrooms and showers in great condition. He loaded our fire pit up a few times with pine cones, which was very nice since they burn good and get the fire going. I would definitely stay at this campground again if I’m ever passing through. The campground felt safe and is very clean. It also has beautiful scenery.
Location Camel Lake Campground
Address:
23239 Nw Camel Lake Rd
Bristol, FL, 32321
United States
Take SR 20 west from Tallahassee through Hosford to Bristol. Turn south on SR 12. Continue south to the Apalachicola National Forest boundary sign and look for a sign for Camel Lake soon after you pass the work station and trailhead on the left. Turn left on Forest Road 105, which is an unpaved road. Drive 2 miles to the recreation area entrance on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 30.2771 / -84.9866
Elevation: 25 feet
Policies & Rules
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No motor boats permitted on the lake. |
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CAUTION: Bears and other animals frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers. |
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There are no walk in only sites. All sites at this facility can be reserved.
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