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
adam o
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great camping spot. Easy hookups and not crowded. Easy drive from Tallahassee.
We were there in July. It was buggy.
Waterfront was clean and well kept. Water was clear. This is a sandy bottom lake.
Alligators are in the lake. We heard them but did not see them. I had three kids with me and we felt safe.
Hike around the lake is not strenuous. My 4 year old made it.
Overall, very pretty and remote.
Charles B
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camel Lake is a beautiful location. Camp sites have adequate distance between sites and the power is clean 50 Amps. Water pressure was good.
The lake is a great place to relax, sun bathe or have a picnic. We walked the trail that surrounds the lake... an easy 1.2 mile trek.
The only drawback is there are no dump stations on the individual sites or at the camp. Luckily, our tanks were nearly empty when we got there. The dirt road leading to the camp site is pretty rugged in spots but nothing that our rig couldn't handle... it did cause some shakes and rattles on the 2 mile trip but nothing serious.
We only stayed one night as this was a waypoint on our trip to New Orleans. We were sad that we didn't stay longer but we will return for a more lengthy stay.
Seth H
VerifiedApril 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
We really enjoyed our stay here. The little lake is so beautiful and clean, and the campsite was a nice size. The only problem was the host was unwelcoming and seemed pretty angry from the moment she checked us in. We didn't have to interact with her much until our last day. On the way out, I stopped at the restroom at the day use area since the campsite restroom was occupied for a while. Apparently, the host wanted to clean it at that exact time. The moment I entered the bathroom, she charged over from the campsite. While I was in the stall for only a minute or two, she had opened the main door and yelled at me 3 different times. Once saying "This isn't a public restroom!" Even though I'm sure she saw me just leave the campsite. Definitely the angriest camp host I've met, but at least I got some laughs out of the awkward story
Kathy M
VerifiedApril 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Large site, private, dry camping. Power and water sites on lake were more crowded. Pretty lake, nice beach and swimming. Hot shower and flush toilet.
Carol B
VerifiedApril 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were very friendly, helpful, and informative. The sites had nice separation for privacy. The bath house was clean and well kept. The location was great!
Russ V
VerifiedApril 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. The road in was rough but passable. The camp host was very nice.
Neal S
VerifiedApril 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot! Nice hostess!
bill s
VerifiedMarch 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love the peace and quiet
Donald B
VerifiedMarch 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was veey clean as were the restrooms and showers. The lake is excellent for kayak and boarding.
I would like to see electricity extended to more campsites
Victor C
VerifiedMarch 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
It’s a very beautiful camp ground. The lake is a must see
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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