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%
194
4
23.0%
69
3
7.7%
23
2
2.0%
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David C

Verified

January 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Best camp hosts ever and I’ve been going there for 40yrs

Jason W

Verified

January 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Clean, quiet can't asked for much more.

Angela G

Verified

January 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Have stayed here many times and love it.

Mary A

Verified

January 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great place to stay - Great trail to walk around the lake but watch for the gnomes (LOL) - one of the host set some along the trail. They have a beach if you like to swim with the gators. They do have gators. the restroom and showers are dated but the host keep them clean. The only thing to beware of is the road into the campground from the main road - lots of pot holes and hunters during hunter season who like to use the road since they can hunt from the road (they use dogs to bring the game to them) - Other wise a great place to stay and we will keep this one in our list to use again. All sites are pretty level or semi level and about half have electric/water and the other do not.

Barb G

Verified

January 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet, relaxing small campground. Enjoyed the walk around the lake. Chose not to swim in the lake with reported alligators. Did not see any alligators! Campground hosts, very helpful,

Olivia K

Verified

January 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Wonderful host and beautiful & quiet surroundings - we had a great time!

Gillie L

Verified

January 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Camp hosts were wonderful! I enjoyed being away from the city. Lots of road/trails to explore!

Steven G

Verified

February 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

A very nice, small, lake side campground. We took a nice hike around the lake and counted the little plastic Gnomes that the camp Host had hidden along the path. We had fun and we didn't even have grand children with us (LOL).

Both camp hosts were very friendly.

The only down side was the very rough road getting into the campground.

Mitzi S

Verified

February 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We had a beautiful spot right next to the lake! Awesome sunsets! The bathhouse was clean but had no heat in the shower area, so super cold when we needed a shower before leaving. Nice trail around the lake for a quick pre-dinner hike.

John L

Verified

February 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This was my first experience traveling in my camper and I decided to boondock. I can honestly say that I was truly blessed to have a camp host, Rick, on duty while I was at Camel Lake. He could not have been more helpful with all kinds of tips and tricks to help a newbie such as myself. He even installed a second battery in my camper for me and assisted with hooking up and unhooking the camper on the day of departure. Besides the hosts, the actual site is beautiful, super peaceful and a wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend this campground.

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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Population: 1,020

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Approx. 44 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 164 ft

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