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Camel Lake
Total sites: 10
Available Tonight: 5
Available this Weekend: 5
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 5
Available this Weekend: 5
Booking Window: 6 months
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Camel Lake Campground, FL
Camel Lake Campground is located in the Apalachicola Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (1 hr 14 min east of Panama City, FL) with an elevation of 81 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 1 boat site. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (142)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@OliviaS6743482 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #5
Impressed by the large, well-spaced campsites with mature trees and shade, clear swimmable lake steps away, clean facilities, and its situated along the Florida Trail making for easy hiking. (Be prepared for wet swampy stretches of trail especially if youre heading West out of the campground past Memery Island). Also enjoyed the shorter loop trail that goes around Camel Lake. Also only about an hour from Apalachicola/Eastpoint if you want to check out the coast. As far as campgrounds go this is a total winner!
@DianeA7725483 · Camped on Feb 10, 2025 at Campsite #4
Love it, would stay two weeks if sewer was available.
@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Jan 31, 2025 at Campsite #2
Cozy little campground and well maintained. There is quick access to swimming beach, fishing points, and hiking trails. The only downside is no dump station. It is more than 15 miles to the north or to the south to access a dump station. The road in, FS 105, is dirt, but easily navigated. The campsites and loop road are dirt too, but all level and well maintained. Restrooms were spotless and camp host very friendly and helpful. Sites 1 - 4 have water and electric service, the rest do not.
@PaulineG5AAF04 · Camped on Jan 27, 2025 at Campsite #2
Nice quiet campground. Very pretty little lake . Very nice host.
@ChrisB5203459 · Camped on Jan 6, 2025 at Campsite #4
The campground is out of the way in a very nice setting. Lots of room for each campsite (only 10 sites, and only 4 of these have electric and water). No real complaints about our stay here. Nice 1.2 mile walk around the small lake on a well maintained trail. Sunsets and sunrises were nice. Hosts were friendly and helpful.The 2-mile gravel road to the campground has 5 bad places that are rough on the camper. I wouldn't think that it would take much time or money to fix these places.A dump station at the campground would also be a plus. The bathrooms only have a single stall, but this wasn't a problem as there weren't many people there. Showers have hot water!All in all we had a great experience at Camel Lake Campground!
@EricE762939232 · Camped on Dec 23, 2024 at Campsite #1
Campground was great, though one thing could've helped prepar us- apparently there has been a boil order for some time as the system is repaired. Totally understandable but would be been nice to know we were low on fuel and could've arrived with some extra water. Also I'm not sure if I'm just not savvy enough but I cannot ever seem to know how to efficiently get topo maps of national forest - it should be the easiest thing but somehow it always takes forever.
@GeorgeP5965870 · Camped on Dec 22, 2024 at Campsite #8
Small lake with a sand ramp. Non motorized water craft only. Friendly host. Clean facilities. Quite location. Lots of trees, no bugs. First time camping in my 4runner. Definitely we'll be back.
@JulieE8583500 · Camped on Dec 21, 2024 at Campsite #2
This one one of the most beautiful campsites that we have ever stayed. The view from our site(#2) of the lake was so peaceful. The site was large and level. My only complaint is that the shower wasn't heated. The weather was quite cold and that made the shower room very cold, not conducive for me to shower.
@TamaraG1521092 · Camped on Dec 17, 2024 at Campsite #2
We loved Camel Lake, and hope to have the opportunity to stay here again. Didn't use the restrooms, but there was someone there daily who appeared to be cleaning. Small campground, our site was on the water, no one next to us, but the sites are spacious even if there was. Nice trail around the lake.
@DeniseW6070805 · Camped on Dec 1, 2024 at Campsite #3
We had a fantastic time at the camp ground. People were nice and the park was quiet. The bathroom and shower were very clean. We were at lot#3 and enjoyed the space we had. The walk around the lake was picturesque.We will be back again. Oh yeah, my husband and I are Amateur Radio Operators and had fun activating the park. No issue from other folks.
@DebraD6943791 · Camped on Nov 30, 2024 at Campsite #6
Water supply comprised..under boul alert..now has camp host David..he is fantastic. Grounds well kept. Showers needs updated..Be aware that hunters are in area you may hear guns and/or dogs.Narional Road into campground is rough and needs upkeep. The lake and the pathways are amazing!!
@VenetaL638D32B · Camped on Nov 29, 2024 at Campsite #6
Beautiful campground, next to a gorgeous small lake.
@SueM2034977 · Camped on Nov 28, 2024 at Campsite #8
Nothing to note
@DaveW2940105 · Camped on Nov 27, 2024 at Campsite #4
Perfect getaway. Sites are big it was easy to park our 39 ft 5th wheel. Host was awesome!Would definitely go back. Just make sure you dump
@JessicaF558442 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #5
Beautiful place. Very quiet.
@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Nov 6, 2024 at Campsite #2
We never even stayed, but was charged. I tried cancelling early morning of the first day before of arrival of 2 day stay. Online said I would receive $20 back in a refund. However, recreation.gov was NOT allowed to cancel the reservation. I was told to call THIS campground directly. I called two or three times, was told a Rec Manager, David Mooney, had to cancel. Well, he REFUSED to cancel the reservation. He kept ALL of my money even though I was owed back $20 refund on my credit card AND they would have been free to rent the second night again. I emailed to report this, but never heard back from the Park Service either. This was first trip I tried any of these campgrounds. Left a bad taste for me. I will use other Parks in the future.
@JudyR3B8BE8558 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #1
We loved the spacious private sites and the beautiful trails. It was very peaceful and the night skies were spectacular! We will definitely be back!
@RubenGF8CFD851 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #1
Although this was a one night layover on our way home, did enjoy our stay. Friendly host, site clean, grounds in perfect condition, nice relaxing atmosphere, beautiful sunsets. Facilities are a bit dated but functional. For those expecting a Holiday Inn experience, go to a Holiday Inn. Will definitely come back for a longer stay!
@TimB5907913 · Camped on Aug 24, 2024 at Campsite #1
The road was very rough , There was no camp host, , the restroom was terrible the shower head didn't work ., It was a beautiful , was very secluded and quiet. and water and electric only positive..
@BarbaraB381397 · Camped on Jul 13, 2024 at Campsite #4
As far as our site and the campground, excellent! Our timing this year hot, humid, BUGS everywhere not so much. Thank God for our camper & A/C; tent camping wouldve been a nightmare. Weve stayed, before, same time of year, a couple years ago absolutely wonderful! No fuss, no bugs, and great weather.
@DeniseH87EFAD9 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #2
Friendly camp host ,fun place but needs rv dump cant believe theres no place to dump rv thats a problem
@CindyK2432859 · Camped on Apr 15, 2024 at Campsite #2
Nice, quiet campground with lake view sights. Trail around the lake is well maintained.
@DaveF4905685 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #2
We rely on camp bathrooms and this one is a bit odd. The shower particularly wastes a lot of water as the flow sprays everywhere but on you when you stand under it. Many tent campers and families means this one stall unit gets a heavy work out. Better than nothing but just a better shower head would help a ton. The park is nice with good beach and pleasant trail. Very small and heavy rain flooded area and drive in while we were there. Quiet was wonderful
@DeborahOC28CD2 · Camped on Apr 4, 2024 at Campsite #4
Host did not actually clean the restrooms most of the week we were there. Simply replaced the toilet paper. I cleaned the sink to make it somewhat usable. The showers were filthy to the point of unusable. Campsites we not cleaned. We cleaned up litter and cleaned out the fiepit ourselves. A new host is needed.
@DennisH3714812 · Camped on Apr 3, 2024 at Campsite #1
The lake is beautiful. The trail around the lake was a big hit with our 5 year old grandson! ( He loved looking for the gnomes) The campground host and his wife are friendly and helpful!
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