Camel Lake Campground, Bristol, 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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30.27689, -84.98646
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(850) 643-2282 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $30

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Campsite Reviews (127)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		69%
4 star		19%
3 star		7%
2 star		3%
1 star		2%

@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!

@JensM3313509 · Camped on Mar 30, 2024 at Campsite #5

Excellent

@MarthaR42AE775 · Camped on Mar 23, 2024 at Campsite #2

Beautiful place The road getting there is very rough. There is not a dump station. But we would go there again

@WilliamG690099 · Camped on Mar 21, 2024 at Campsite #4

Great host. Great site. Great experience!

@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Mar 16, 2024 at Campsite #3

Just so you know...The forestry service did a control burn in and around the camp ground. Still a great place to camp.

@MireilleDBBA61 · Camped on Mar 6, 2024 at Campsite #5

Beautiful park in a fabulous area, camp host was great. Lake is lovely but very small- more like a pond, good for a quick paddle.

@BruceK2612995 · Camped on Mar 4, 2024 at Campsite #4

Really nice for quite and relaxation, with only 10 campsites but only 4 with electric and water hookup. No sewer hookup or dump station. Camel Lake was nice to paddle board on, didn't see any gators, but heard they are there. Mostly active at night is what we heard. But we did see a Eastern diamond back rattle snake yikes 4 1/2 ft long while out walking on the trail. Bathroom only had 1 shower with push button shower, Needs to be updated, pain to have to keep pushing to get your shower in. 1 bath shower for women and 1 for men. It did have 1 toilet for women and 1 for men in the camp area itself and 1 each up by the Lake area. If you just want peace and relaxation and out in the forest it is that indeed. 2 mile bumpie road to get back into the campground... go slow! Wished they had full hookup and more sites with electric and water..

@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Feb 22, 2024 at Campsite #4

A quiet ,peaceful place. The camp host was very kind and helpful. The facility does need a dump station

@TerryL3632706 · Camped on Feb 21, 2024 at Campsite #5

Spacious sites and clean restrooms,friendly camp hosts

@DOUGLASW328135 · Camped on Feb 15, 2024 at Campsite #7

Nice, out of the way campground. Excellent host. Beautiful sunset over the lake.

@LeighDC01BD314 · Camped on Feb 7, 2024 at Campsite #7

5 stars! Kathy did an excellent job of keeping the campground beautiful and campers informed.

@JanR3890960 · Camped on Feb 4, 2024 at Campsite #1

the bathrooms need to be cleaner better. There's dirt in the corners and cobweb on the walls and parts of the ceiling. There was a tree down on the trail around the lake, it would be nice to get it cut down.

@LeonardP3569AD · Camped on Jan 29, 2024 at Campsite #2

Great hosts. Quiet and peaceful.

@JANELLEKE2AB18 · Camped on Jan 25, 2024 at Campsite #3

The camp hosts really care and respond quickly. They are really great!

@MarcP138AB23A2 · Camped on Jan 23, 2024 at Campsite #1

The camp hosts are excellent. They engage with all campers and keep a close eye on the campground. Since it is a remote location they make it safe. Bath house facilities kept clean. We had Site 1 with beautiful view of lake.

@MarciaS3248181 · Camped on Jan 23, 2024 at Campsite #5

Beautiful and peaceful.

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