Camel Lake Campground
National Forests in Florida — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bristol, FL, FL
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (284 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
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Camel Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet retreat in a longleaf pine forest with crystal-clear lake waters. The well-shaded 10-site campground provides access to camping, swimming, hiking, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Swallow-tailed Kite, Wild Boar, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Gray Ratsnake present in the area
Insider tips for Camel Lake Campground: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups Take SR 20 west from Tallahassee through Hosford to Bristol, then SR 12 south to find the entrance
Skip Camel Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups - only electric hookups available and most sites have no hookups. You need year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 10 sites available.
Best time to visit Camel Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Wright Lake Campground (Bristol, FL), Eastbank (BAINBRIDGE, GA), Chattahoochee Park (Chattahoochee, GA), Rays Lake Park (Chattahoochee, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camel Lake Campground
Cell signal at Camel Lake Campground (Bristol, FL): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups
Take SR 20 west from Tallahassee through Hosford to Bristol, then SR 12 south to find the entrance
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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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. Turn left on Forest Road 105, which is an unpaved road. Drive 2 miles to the recreation area entrance on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in Florida fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in Florida before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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