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

SUE M

Verified

December 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Nothing to note

Debra D

Verified

December 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Water supply comprised..under boul alert..now has camp host David..he is fantastic. Grounds well kept. Showers needs updated..Be aware that hunters are in area you may hear guns and/or dogs
.Narional Road into campground is rough
and needs upkeep. The lake and the pathways are amazing!!

Tamara G

Verified

December 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We loved Camel Lake, and hope to have the opportunity to stay here again. Didn't use the restrooms, but there was someone there daily who appeared to be cleaning. Small campground, our site was on the water, no one next to us, but the sites are spacious even if there was. Nice trail around the lake.

George P

Verified

December 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Small lake with a sand ramp. Non motorized water craft only. Friendly host. Clean facilities. Quite location. Lots of trees, no bugs. First time camping in my 4runner. Definitely we'll be back.

Julie E

Verified

December 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

This one one of the most beautiful campsites that we have ever stayed. The view from our site(#2) of the lake was so peaceful. The site was large and level. My only complaint is that the shower wasn't heated. The weather was quite cold and that made the shower room very cold, not conducive for me to shower.

Eric e

Verified

January 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Campground was great, though one thing could've helped prepar us- apparently there has been a boil order for some time as the system is repaired. Totally understandable but would be been nice to know we were low on fuel and could've arrived with some extra water.

Also I'm not sure if I'm just not savvy enough but I cannot ever seem to know how to efficiently get topo maps of national forest - it should be the easiest thing but somehow it always takes forever.

Chris B

Verified

January 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

The campground is out of the way in a very nice setting. Lots of room for each campsite (only 10 sites, and only 4 of these have electric and water). No real complaints about our stay here. Nice 1.2 mi walk around the small lake on a well maintained trail. Sunsets and sunrises were nice. Hosts were friendly and helpful.

The 2-mile gravel road to the campground has 5 bad places that are rough on the camper. I wouldn't think that it would take much time or money to fix these places.

A dump station at the campground would also be a plus. The bathrooms only have a single stall, but this wasn't a problem as there weren't many people there. Showers have hot water!

All in all we had a great experience at Camel Lake Campground!

Pauline G

Verified

February 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Nice quiet campground. Very pretty little lake . Very nice host.

John F

Verified

February 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Cozy little campground and well maintained. There is quick access to swimming beach, fishing points, and hiking trails. The only downside is no dump station. It is more than 15 mi to the north or to the south to access a dump station. The road in, FS 105, is dirt, but easily navigated. The campsites and loop road are dirt too, but all level and well maintained. Restrooms were spotless and camp host very friendly and helpful. Sites 1 - 4 have water and electric service, the rest do not.

Diane A

Verified

February 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Love it, would stay two weeks if sewer was available.

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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