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
cynthia b
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very quiet Very peaceful
Amy F
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
The camp sites were very large and well kept. The camp host took very good care of the facilities and was always moving around the site making sure there were no issues. We brought our kayaks to use on the lake and the trails were well maintained for hiking. The only negative thing is the forestry service was doing a controlled burn so it was Smokey. There was no signage or alerts this was going to happen and some tent campers left because they could not stand the smoke
Steven M
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Excellent Pet Friendly Small Campground on undeveloped lake. The Campground is the only thing on the lake. Definitely a hidden gem for those looking for a quite getaway. Small Beach, boat launch and hiking trails around the lake provides plenty of recreation opportunities. The sites are well spaced out with water and electric hook ups. There is a bathhouse and dump station on site. The 2-mile dirt road entrance has a lot of potholes but is very manageable. I used my Merlin Bird App and there were 8 different species singing in the morning walking my dog. For a full review and pictures check out our post on @kampingwithkona
Charles R
VerifiedMarch 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
I love this little campground. It’s my second time here in the past three months.
Regina S
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Trails are very nice. Watch out for holes on the path.
Robert A
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is such a great place! Quiet and clean. The grounds were amazingly manicured. The camp host was very nice and accommodating. We will definitely be going back. Hopefully for a longer period of time.
Kristi C
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Glen was a great camp host! He was so nice and his dog Ruby is adorable. He is a very hard worker and kept the bathrooms and showers in great condition. He loaded our fire pit up a few times with pine cones, which was very nice since they burn good and get the fire going. I would definitely stay at this campground again if I’m ever passing through. The campground felt safe and is very clean. It also has beautiful scenery.
David M
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
It was a nice place in the florida panhandle to spend a couple of days but what disappointed me was the change in fees. When I researched it it was 20/night... when I went to make my reservation, it was twice that and they threw in a reservation fee to boot. I've never seen that type of behavior from the forest service before. Hmmmm
Sue B
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had a wonderful time camping at Camel Lake! The host was friendly and went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable experience.
Timothy K
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND
This campground is very nice and quiet.
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