Camel Lake Campground
Camel Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Florida. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 30.27715, -84.98660
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 850-643-2282
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Camel Lake Campground
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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). 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 Apalac
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Southern Quality Propane · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 210 designated routes (328 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camel Lake Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Camel Lake Recreation Area Apalachicola National Forest | RV park | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Gully Landing | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Big Gulley Hunt Camp & Boat Ramp | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Florida River Island | Private campground | 8.7 mi | — | — |
| Cliff Lake Hunt Camp | National forest camping area | 10 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.