CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
CAMEL LAKE DAY USE AREA/PAVILLION
CAMEL LAKE CAMPSITE
CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

10 total sites

About Camel Lake Campground

Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, and boating opportunities are all available, focused on the crystal-clear waters of Camel Lake.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 07, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 08, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (300)

What Guests Are Saying

Camel Lake Campground is a peaceful and beautiful destination, ideal for relaxation and nature lovers, with spacious and well-maintained campsites. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp host and the scenic trails around the lake, making it a great spot for hiking and enjoying the outdoors. While the dirt road leading in can be bumpy and the bathrooms may require some upkeep, the overall experience is cherished by many, who value its secluded charm and tranquility.

Review Summary

4.5
300 reviews
5
64.7%
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4
23.0%
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3
7.7%
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2.0%
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Ashley E

Verified

October 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Our family had an incredible weekend at Camel Lake. It was breathtakingly beautiful, quiet, and serene, Just what we needed. Campsites are huge, and most are private. Camp hosts are accommodating and so kind. The bathrooms were spotless! We hiked about a TON; there are lots of trails to explore in addition to the mile loop, including the Florida trail in and back for a bit. We will return hopefully very soon!

Junita M

Verified

October 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Friendly staff, easy check-in (just drive to the spot you reserved). Hot showers are a plus!

augustine c

Verified

October 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Very nice, quiet, good people. They could replace shower head.

Wayne L

Verified

October 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean camp, Great camp hoist, very friendly and super nice people.

Terry W

Verified

September 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

This forest area is very beautiful and remote. When I visited the park it was very rainy and wet, so I did not get to enjoy the lake like I would have wished. This is a small park with only 4 (1 through 4) water and electric spaces. The spaces are relatively level and large enough to accommodate most campers. I was the only camper in the park when I stayed there (doe to the weather and time of the year). The camp hosts were very nice and checked in on me several times. The shower and restrooms were clean and well kept. The only downside to this park is that it is buggy (I visited in early September).

maria s

Verified

August 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This was the most beautiful view I have ever had camping in Florida. For a remote campground this place was immaculate. No trash at all, very clean bathrooms, well mowed and cleared campsites. The hosts were perfect. Greeted us when we arrived and made themselves available to us if we needed anything but were not over bearing or intrusive. Yes the road getting in was bouncy especially pulling a popup, but not a big deal. Honestly the reviews had me scared going in but it was not that bad. We were there in late August and the bugs were not bad at all. Very secluded and private and no date or Wi-Fi service but were were able to call and text from our campsite. We were able to get some service on the dirt road so we could pull up directions and such, but most of the forest is no service. Gas station 6 mi up the road had wi-fi. I am an avid camper and Florida traveler and I would say this was the best camping experience I have ever had as far as feeling like you are really in the forest but still have some comforts such as electric and bathrooms. Cant wait to go back!!!

Susanne M

Verified

August 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Small campground, 10 sites, I think only 4 with water & electric. 50 & 30 amp. Sites are nicely spaced out with plenty of shade. We had one right on the lake with a huge backyard. Good fishing. Very nice hiking with a loop around the lake and access to Florida Trail. Be aware small alligators in lake. 2 mi dirt road in but no problem if you take it slow. Hosts were great and do a good job keeping it nice. We camped at Camel Lake Campground in a Motorhome.

Ray A

Verified

August 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Love Camel Lake, one of our favorites

Janie M

Verified

July 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Great place to camp as it is quiet and had everything we liked. The kids could ride their bikes around the campground and run and play with lots of grassy areas. Good fishing on the lake and best of all was the swimming area.

adam o

Verified

July 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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.

Location & Directions for Camel Lake Campground

23239 Nw Camel Lake Rd, Bristol, FL 32321 United States

Elevation: 25 ft

Getting There

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. T...

Nearest town

Bristol, FL - 14 mi

About 21 min to downtown

Highway access

Camel Lake Campground is accessible via State Road 20 and State Road 12, which provide connections to the surrounding areas.

Policies & Rules

General

  • No motor boats permitted on the lake.
  • CAUTION: Bears and other animals frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers.
  • There are no walk in only sites. All sites at this facility can be reserved. Tent camping is allowed at all the sites.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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