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Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night3 sites open for every night
Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night6 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 31 – Nov 1 · 1 night5 sites open for every night · from $20/night
Camel Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Bristol. It lists 10 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 60 ft (official limit). 4 sites have electric.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 31. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 31.
| Site | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 05 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 10 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 06 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 08 rv nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 09 rv nonelectric | R | $20 |
| 03 rv electric | R | $30 |
| 04 rv electric | R | $30 |
| 01 rv electric | R | $30 |
| 02 rv electric | R | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
This weekend (Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Official limit 60 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
23239 NW CAMEL LAKE RD
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Camel Lake Recreation Area sits inside the longleaf pine country of the Apalachicola National Forest, roughly west of Tallahassee near Bristol and reached by a short unpaved spur off State Road 12 (Forest Road 105). The campground is small and shaded, with 10 total campsites all designated as RV sites laid out above the lake's rim; several sites offer electrical hookups and the camp area includes a bathhouse with flush toilets. A campground host is on site at all times, and the day-use parking, picnic areas and restrooms are accessible. Day-use hours change seasonally: April 1 Oct 31 the area is open 8:00 am 8:00 pm, and Nov 1 Mar 31 it's open 8:00 am 6:00 pm. Reservations, fees and any refunds are handled through Recreation.gov (refunds cannot be made on site and must be processed through that site). What brings most people here is the water: Camel Lake's clear seepage-fed surface is ringed by a short loop trail that you can extend by connecting to nearby stretches of the Florida National Scenic Trail. The day-use area has a sandy beach, picnic shelter and tables for swimming and shore-side lunches, and there are boat landings nearby that give access to the creeks feeding the Apalachicola River for paddling and exploration. The forest around the lake is classic Gulf coastal habitat tall longleaf pines, wiregrass and seepage slopes that support pitcher-plant bogs and nearby pine savannahs so wildlife viewing and botanizing are solid options. If you want to drive out, the Apalachee Savannahs and Big Bend Scenic Byways thread through similar landscapes and lead down to the coast about an hour south.
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 60 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list [Recreation.gov site list: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov site list: CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (239 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The road coming into the camp ground is not paved and is very rough. Not recommended for Motor coaches....but the grounds are very nice”
“The campground was great! Our site (8) was right next to the bathroom, which was great for my children. We enjoyed the sunset at the lake and swam most of our time there. There are great trails for hiking with your kids, too! Can’t wait to go again!”
“A beautiful place and quiet setting. Space was huge and view of lake spectacular. Host was very nice and helpful. ”
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Camel Lake Campground, not driving.
