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%
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2.0%
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Eddy W

Verified

November 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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

Verified

November 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

great site, peaceful, quiet.

Suzanne R

Verified

November 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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

Verified

November 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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

Verified

November 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We love the place the host was very nice and friendly but they need a rv dump

Jeffrey S

Verified

September 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Site was beautiful. Campground host very kind and informative

Chris V

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet, well kept, and the cleanest water you will ever find.

Ariane S

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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Darlene A

Verified

August 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Excellent small campground. Beautiful lake and are. Well kept restrooms and grounds. The road in however is a 5 mph road - take caution!

TOM E

Verified

July 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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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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Tallahassee, FL

Approx. 44 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 164 ft

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