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Camel Lake
Total sites: 10
Available Tonight: 8
Available this Weekend: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 8
Available this Weekend: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
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National Forests in Florida › Apalachicola Ranger District › Florida
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Camel Lake Campground, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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 (296)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 65% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@JillJ3193191 · Camped on Apr 18, 2026 at Campsite #10
The dirt/gravel road was easy to navigate, just take it slow. Site was quiet and spacious. Restroom/shower was close to my site. Lovely day use area by the campground, with benches and beautiful views of the lake. Restrooms could use upgrading.
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@EdwardW7454945 · Camped on Mar 31, 2026 at Campsite #2
This is a very beautiful and peaceful campground. Despite the 2 mile trip on a dusty dirt road, the campground is worth the trip.
@AnnetteM884444 · Camped on Mar 29, 2026 at Campsite #9
The smell of horse manure was overwhelming, and I had to spend much of my time away from the site. I do not think I should have to stay on a site that horses were allowed to stay with manure left behind for others to deal with. It is right on the Florida trail and was easy to hike. Host was very nice.
@MauriceC46C941 · Camped on Mar 26, 2026 at Campsite #10
The camp was a wonderful surprise. I wasnt expecting such a great view and even in drought conditions the water quality in the lake was excellent.
@RichardE734484 · Camped on Mar 21, 2026 at Campsite #5
Excellent spot and well maintained. Love our forestry workers!
@AstridKACC8B7F · Camped on Mar 18, 2026 at Campsite #7
Location was excellent. Facilities were not well maintained nor cleaned
@SueB3652694 · Camped on Mar 17, 2026 at Campsite #4
We had a wonderful time camping at Camel Lake! The host was friendly and went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable experience.
@DavidM9841724 · Camped on Mar 16, 2026 at Campsite #5
It was a nice place in the florida panhandle to spend a couple of days but what disappointed me was the change in fees. When I researched it it was 20/night... when I went to make my reservation, it was twice that and they threw in a reservation fee to boot. I've never seen that type of behavior from the forest service before. Hmmmm
@TimothyK936591 · Camped on Mar 15, 2026 at Campsite #6
This campground is very nice and quiet.
@BarbaraC646329 · Camped on Mar 15, 2026 at Campsite #1
We loved staying here. Small secluded campground in the woods next to a lake. We used Starlink for internet with no problems. Our cell phones rarely had service, unless we drove out to a main road or connected to Starlink. The bathrooms were not great, but the camp host does his best to keep them clean. But hikers come in from the Florida Trail with buddy boots so that's a hard job. The shower is water saver push button type. There is no heat in the bathrooms, so if it's cold be prepared.
@KristiC7C1EC6F · Camped on Mar 13, 2026 at Campsite #5
Glen was a great camp host! He was so nice and his dog Ruby is adorable. He is a very hard worker and kept the bathrooms and showers in great condition. He loaded our fire pit up a few times with pine cones, which was very nice since they burn good and get the fire going. I would definitely stay at this campground again if Im ever passing through. The campground felt safe and is very clean. It also has beautiful scenery.
@RobertA1820332 · Camped on Mar 9, 2026 at Campsite #3
This is such a great place! Quiet and clean. The grounds were amazingly manicured. The camp host was very nice and accommodating. We will definitely be going back. Hopefully for a longer period of time.
@CharlesR514161 · Camped on Feb 21, 2026 at Campsite #2
I love this little campground. Its my second time here in the past three months.
@ReginaS9248090 · Camped on Feb 15, 2026 at Campsite #4
Trails are very nice. Watch out for holes on the path.
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@STEVENM2892720 · Camped on Feb 12, 2026 at Campsite #1
Excellent Pet Friendly Small Campground on undeveloped lake. The Campground is the only thing on the lake. Definitely a hidden gem for those looking for a quite getaway. Small Beach, boat launch and hiking trails around the lake provides plenty of recreation opportunities. The sites are well spaced out with water and electric hook ups. There is a bathhouse and dump station on site. The 2-mile dirt road entrance has a lot of potholes but is very manageable. I used my Merlin Bird App and there were 8 different species singing in the morning walking my dog. For a full review and pictures check out our post on @kampingwithkona
@AmyF8303266 · Camped on Feb 11, 2026 at Campsite #4
The camp sites were very large and well kept. The camp host took very good care of the facilities and was always moving around the site making sure there were no issues. We brought our kayaks to use on the lake and the trails were well maintained for hiking. The only negative thing is the forestry service was doing a controlled burn so it was Smokey. There was no signage or alerts this was going to happen and some tent campers left because they could not stand the smoke
@PatriciaB22981 · Camped on Jan 30, 2026 at Campsite #5
Our stay at Camel Lake Campground was great. There are only 10 sites, so it was very intimate. The lake was beautiful, the site was a pull-thru and roomy.
@LaurieH1733167 · Camped on Jan 22, 2026 at Campsite #2
The bathroom was not cleaned when we were there.
@PhillipB572326 · Camped on Jan 22, 2026 at Campsite #6
Very nice campground for nature lovers. Large sites. Nice lake with walking trail around it. Very quiet and secluded. Host keeps the sites and bathrooms very well maintained. We will be coming back.
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@richarda847269 · Camped on Jan 19, 2026 at Campsite #1
Quiet wooded area with nice lake view. Trail around lake for nice walk. Be aware of 2 mile gravel/dirt road to park.
@RomWF7BA0F53FD · Camped on Jan 13, 2026 at Campsite #7
Great little campground. Well kept. I will probably visit again when I go down to Florida
@ReginaS9248090 · Camped on Jan 11, 2026 at Campsite #4
bathroom floors look like they havent been cleaned in day s (weeks?)
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@KateB7910079 · Camped on Jan 4, 2026 at Campsite #3
I almost dont want to tell anyone how good this place is. Its rustic but its so quiet, so gorgeous. The glory of the panhandle pine ecosystem is fully demonstrated here. Sunsets are out of this world. Trails galore straight out of the site . The road is rough coming in but its only 2 miles. Cell coverage is horrible but honestly youre too busy enjoying the woods to really care. Showers are hot and private. Bathroom always clean. The dump site is kinda far at Wright lake but the bathrooms are so close to every site it doesnt matter. Weve been here a ton of times. Hosts are always different people each time but really nice and helpful.
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@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Jan 3, 2026 at Campsite #3
Arrived at the campground to find someone on our assigned site. Tried calling the campground number, but it was after hours. Called Recreation.gov, agent expected me to tell the person on the site that it was reserved for us and they would need to move. This is NOT something that should be done by me, rather by a park employee or camp host. We ended up taking a chance and setting up on another camp site that was reserved for the night we were staying. Fortunately no one showed up for that site that evening. Very upset with the advice of the recreation.gov agent's suggestion.
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