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%
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Richard E

Verified

March 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Excellent spot and well maintained. Love our forestry workers!

Barbara C

Verified

March 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We loved staying here. Small secluded campground in the woods next to a lake. We used Starlink for internet with no problems. Our cell phones rarely had service, unless we drove out to a main road or connected to Starlink. The bathrooms were not great, but the camp host does his best to keep them clean. But hikers come in from the Florida Trail with buddy boots so that's a hard job. The shower is water saver push button type. There is no heat in the bathrooms, so if it's cold be prepared.

Astrid K

Verified

March 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Location was excellent. Facilities were not well maintained nor cleaned

Maurice C

Verified

April 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

The camp was a wonderful surprise. I wasn’t expecting such a great view and even in drought conditions the water quality in the lake was excellent.

Annette M

Verified

April 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

The smell of horse manure was overwhelming, and I had to spend much of my time away from the site. I do not think I should have to stay on a site that horses were allowed to stay with manure left behind for others to deal with. It is right on the Florida trail and was easy to hike. Host was very nice.

Edward W

Verified

April 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a very beautiful and peaceful campground. Despite the 2 mi trip on a dusty dirt road, the campground is worth the trip.

Jill J

Verified

April 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The dirt/gravel road was easy to navigate, just take it slow. Site was quiet and spacious. Restroom/shower was close to my site. Lovely day use area by the campground, with benches and beautiful views of the lake. Restrooms could use upgrading.

Mike B

Verified

May 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Out of the way and quiet. Friendly host. The lake is small, but beautiful and tranquil.

Tiffani N

Verified

May 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

What a terrific campground and host. Our tent site was spacious and comfortable. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. The view from our tent site was great, and we were able to get right on the hiking loop around the lake. The bathrooms and showers were clean (as clean as it can be at a rustic campsite). We would stay here again.

James H

Verified

May 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Clean , beautiful, and easy to access the amenities!

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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