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.
Some of the campsites have electricity, and there is a bathhouse with flush toilets in the campsite and in the day-use area. A campground host is always available. The day-use parking lots, picnic areas, and restrooms are accessible. Hours of operation through the summer are 8 am to 8 pm (April 1st - Oct 31st) and through the winter are 8 am to 6 pm (Nov 1st - March 31st).
Need to Know
- 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.
Natural Features
The Apalachicola is one of the most bio diverse places in the world, and Camel Lake places you in the middle of this natural treasure. You will be surrounded by tall longleaf pines and wiregrass, while seepage slopes in the forest create pitcher plant bogs. Rare pine savannahs are just to the south and the creeks and swamps around host a wide variety of animal life.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby, several boat landings provide access to the numerous creeks that feed into the Apalachicola River. The Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway and the Big Bend Scenic Byway provide beautiful views of pine savannahs, and they make excellent routes for trips down to the coast, which is only about an hour south.
Recreation
Above the lake's rim, the focal points of this recreation area are the well-shaded ten-site campground, suitable for RVs or tents, and the day use recreation area with its picnic tables, picnic shelter, and sandy beach for swimming. A short loop trail surrounds the lake, with longer loops possible incorporating the nearby Florida National Scenic Trail.
Changes & Cancellations
Refunds can not be made on site. Refunds must be processed by Recreation.gov
Contact Information
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23239 NW CAMEL LAKE RD Bristol FL 32321
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 850-643-2282
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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 miles to the recreation area entrance on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 08, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Electric
- Site 07, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Electric
- Site 03, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Electric
- Site 09, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Electric
- Site 05, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Rv Nonelectric
