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%
6
1
2.7%
8

Carl D

Verified

March 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

On site 8 with a great view of the lake. Some sites a little close together but overall nicely spaced. Obvious that improvements to the sites have been done recently. Very nice 4 mi trail around the lake as well as a 6 mi bike loop. Bathhouses were satisfactory and clean, though partially closed at random times. Never saw the camp host while we were there. Rangers did drive through regularly. Would happily return.

Fred M

Verified

February 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Lois & her husband were fabulous hosts. The facilities & campsites were very well maintained. Beautiful quiet setting.

Wanda R

Verified

February 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The campground was lovely. The campsites were all large and private. Bathrooms were clean. Host was very friendly! Beautiful little lake.

JOHN S

Verified

February 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a nice spot. We were met by the camp host Lois, and given a welcome and review of rules, etc. Clean and quiet.

John A

Verified

February 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Campground hosts were great. Nice setting on small lake. Worst part was the road to the campground and the distance to get to any type of store. Bathrooms were well maintained and the sites are spacious. Nice Park. We stayed in a travel trailer.

Ron R

Verified

February 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Excellent campground hosts. They met us as we drove in we're very helpful they seem to be on top of everything. Will be back again.

Mark S

Verified

February 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Of the 10 sites in the campground, there were 4 with power/water. Potable water is available for all campers near the bath house. Bath houses were kept clean. The lake is nice, with a 1.2 mi trail that encircles it. The hosts on site were very hospitable and welcoming, but not overbearing. We were welcomed in and enjoyed the stay.

Scott S

Verified

February 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very quiet private campground. Excellent host.

ERIC S

Verified

February 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Hosts Lois and Kevin were absolutely wonderful! The weather was not so great, but the experience was a keeper.

Rhonda P

Verified

February 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

A quiet campground with well defined hiking trails- one goes around the lake. Friendly hosts. I did not use the bathhouse. My only issue- and not a big one- there’s pretty much no cell service.

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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