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
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.
Eddy W
VerifiedNovember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nov 2020 - Highly Recommended. We stayed 2 nights at Camel Lake Campground. Nestled in a longleaf pine forest, the campsites are flat, very spacious and separated from each other by strips of foliage. Our campsite had obviously been cleaned up and prepared by the very nice campground host and other workers prior to our arrival - same for two other campsites that our friends stayed in. The property is very well taken care of and the lake is beautiful. Next time I will bring a fishing rod. Overall, one of the nicest campground we have ever been in.
Lyman M
VerifiedNovember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
great site, peaceful, quiet.
Suzanne R
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
OMG this place is a hidden gem. As you drive the dirt road in for a couple miles you begin to wonder, but once there, it is awesome. Limited electric sites, but each with a great lake view and plenty of room to spread out. Only 10 sites so you feel as if you own the place. A MUST for us next time we are in the panhandle.
Larry M
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful small off the beaten path campground with only 10 sites that are very well laid out & right by
Camel Lake in the Apalachicola NF
Brian H
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
We love the place the host was very nice and friendly but they need a rv dump
Jeffrey S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Site was beautiful. Campground host very kind and informative
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