Available sites
10 total sitesAbout Camel Lake Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Kayla L
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camel Lake campground was a very beautiful, peaceful campground. The camp hosts were very helpful and nice. The only drawback is there is no sewer hook ups or RV dump. Otherwise, really nice spot back in the Appalachicola National Forest.
Jeffrey R
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful secluded spot, plenty of room in between campsites. Next to lake with trail around it. Very nice and helpful camp host. We'll be back again!
Bernd A
VerifiedDecember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, quiet spot; facilities not great and not well maintained; when we arrived on a Saturday it looked already bad and they were only cleaned noticeably on Monday
Kayla L
VerifiedDecember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area. Limited cell coverage and the forest service road was a bit rough. Nice trail around the lake and star gazing was great. The campground hosts were very friendly.
Eric M
VerifiedDecember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Scenic setting with sunsets over the lake, campsites are spaced nicely, facilities were clean, and the campground host was delightful and very helpful with recommendations for activities and destinations.
polly c
VerifiedDecember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very quiet,peaceful campground. Only negative, no dump station.
Allen W
VerifiedDecember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This was our third stay at Camel lake and we absolutely love it. In the past it has been very peaceful and quiet. However this thing there was an annoying barking dog who's owner appeared to be living there. The new campground hosts ignored the problem so my husband went to speak to the woman about it twice then we just gave up. Too bad because we really love this place.
Lynne S
VerifiedDecember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Very spacious and clean. Good hiking experiences. Fishing requires a boat as there is no bank fishing.
Randi Y
VerifiedDecember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
I just wasn't overly excited about the entire experience there. In the 3 days we were there; the restroom was never cleaned once and I refused to use the shower. I understand camping "off rid" so to speak but when the ONLY ammenities offered arent even suitable...hmm. There were no lights other than in the restroom either. It got dark at 4:30 (not the campgrounds issue) and the weather was horrible (also not the campgrounds issue). Will choose better next time.
Karen K
VerifiedDecember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a pretty primitive campsite- no water or electric on the actual campsite (although a few lucky sites next to the lake have that.) but the beauty and peacefulness of the place more than make up for it. The sites are very big and other campers feel far away. Far from any roads (just the sounds of nature) and adjacent to the Florida Trail. Also the camp host, Sherry, was very friendly and helpful.
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...
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 mi to the recreation area entrance on the right.
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