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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1
2.7%
8

Karen B

Verified

January 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

10 sites, only 4 with hookups, 2+ miles into the woods by a lake. Who could ask for a better place to camp? Quiet, secluded, large sites, plenty of trail and dirt roads to walk.

dianna n

Verified

January 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing, quiet, and plenty of room between campsites. The camp managers were very, very nice and helpful. This was a perfect experience. We definitely will go back.

Carl V

Verified

January 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Peaceful place, nice facility. The location is just remote enough to where you do not hear sounds of traffic and civilization. Lake is pretty and clear.
Chris, the host on duty was very helpful and welcoming. We will come back in spring since we could not swim with weather in 30s.

ROBERT C

Verified

January 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

A nice small, quaint Campground with 10 sites available. Small hiking trail that goes around the lake. Verizon Wireless signal was spotty at best.

Debbie C

Verified

January 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Camel Lake is a great getaway. The sites are large and several have a view of the Lake. There is a great path that circumvents the lake that you can walk or ride your bike. There is a swimming beach. The shower and bathrooms are clean. Ricky and Kaye were phenomenal hosts with all kinds of information about the area.

Cliff V

Verified

February 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great view of the lake.
Clean and well kept facilities.
The camp host was very helpful
The walking trail around the lake was very nice.

Steve A

Verified

February 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Well kept campground, friendly hosts and beautiful area. Secluded and far from anywhere but this can also be considered a plus. Lake is beautiful as well and the beach is great. The showers could use an update (especially the faucets), but overall sufficient and serviceable.

Ken B

Verified

February 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Camp Host was great. A friendly, knowledgeable guy with a great sense of humor. He kept the facilities clean, campground secure, trash cans empty— he and his wife did a great job. I will return, and I hope to see them again.

Elaine M

Verified

February 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Such a beautiful place to camp, friendly helpful camp host, level sites, for star gazers, no light pollution so the stars were really bright there ... only downside is no dump station.

Anthony S

Verified

February 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

A pristine beautiful setting! It’s peaceful and quiet and away from all the hustle and bustle. The camp hosts were extremely nice and informative about the area too. We just loved it!

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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Approx. 44 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 164 ft

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