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National Forests in Florida › Apalachicola Ranger District › Florida
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› Campsite #9
Campsite #9 at Camel Lake Campground, FL
$20
Campsite #9
| Drive-In | 5 people |
| 60 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/28
10/28
Campsite #9 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 60ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (14)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 57% |
| 4 star | | 21% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 21% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@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.
@DAVIDJ6790409 · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #9
This is a "primitive" very secluded campsite in the Appalachicola Forest. Only about 15 sites in a loop. Beuatiful small lake and bathrooms. Great getaway surrounded by nature. I would return.
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@DavidC9169676 · Camped on Dec 25, 2022 at Campsite #9
Best camp hosts ever and Ive been going there for 40yrs
Major Issues
@KathyM4352816 · Camped on Apr 2, 2022 at Campsite #9
Large site, private, dry camping. Power and water sites on lake were more crowded. Pretty lake, nice beach and swimming. Hot shower and flush toilet.
@LisaS735 · Camped on Jan 17, 2022 at Campsite #9
I loved the fact that it is small, out of the way. Walking path around the lake was perfect for dog walking. Took some short bike rides on forest service roads but a little nervous because of lack of maps, no cell service and hunting season. Would definitely come back. Campground hosts very nice and helpful.
No Service
@StephenV920 · Camped on Jan 13, 2022 at Campsite #9
Campground was easy to access from route 12 and fr505.
Beautiful area and lake.
Facilities were well maintained and clean.
Beautiful area and lake.
Facilities were well maintained and clean.
No Service
@stephenv9A6945 · Camped on Jan 13, 2022 at Campsite #9
Campground was easy to access from route 12 and fr505. Beautiful area and lake.Facilities were well maintained and clean.
No Service
@LisaS406 · Camped on Dec 12, 2021 at Campsite #9
Very well managed, peaceful, woodsy, small, clean campground with a very nice mile long trail around the pond. Bathroom was clean, shower was OK. The only downside for me was the total lack of Verizon cell service - spotty phone/zero data.
Major Issues
@ShepS908 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #9
We reserved three nights here, but we only stayed one night. At about one o'clock in the morning, I saw flashlights moving very close to our tent. Then I saw the camp host riding around on the golf cart with the lights on. In the morning, the camp hosts came by and explained what was going on. Turns out that people like to have parties in the woods nearby. Then they come into the campground to use the bathroom or shower. They park on the road and cut through on trails by the campsites. If I was camping by myself, I wouldn't have liked that, but I would have dealt with it. But I was camping with a child, and I didn't feel it was safe. So we left.
Other than that, it's a pretty nice campground. Note that the website says there is water, but our site did not have a spigot. There was a spigot at the site next door, though. The bathroom and shower were very clean and nice to use. The camp hosts were very a very nice Christian couple. The lake is awesome.
Other than that, it's a pretty nice campground. Note that the website says there is water, but our site did not have a spigot. There was a spigot at the site next door, though. The bathroom and shower were very clean and nice to use. The camp hosts were very a very nice Christian couple. The lake is awesome.
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@ShepSA836773FE · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #9
We reserved three nights here, but we only stayed one night. At about one o'clock in the morning, I saw flashlights moving very close to our tent. Then I saw the camp host riding around on the golf cart with the lights on. In the morning, the camp hosts came by and explained what was going on. Turns out that people like to have parties in the woods nearby. Then they come into the campground to use the bathroom or shower. They park on the road and cut through on trails by the campsites. If I was camping by myself, I wouldn't have liked that, but I would have dealt with it. But I was camping with a child, and I didn't feel it was safe. So we left.Other than that, it's a pretty nice campground. Note that the website says there is water, but our site did not have a spigot. There was a spigot at the site next door, though. The bathroom and shower were very clean and nice to use. The camp hosts were very a very nice Christian couple. The lake is awesome.
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@CliffordB140 · Camped on Jan 31, 2021 at Campsite #9
The campground is peaceful and quiet. The sites are large. The camp host was friendly and helpful.
A dump station would be nice and be careful on the rough road coming in.
A dump station would be nice and be careful on the rough road coming in.
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@RandiY0E66F3C0 · Camped on Nov 28, 2020 at Campsite #9
I just wasn't overly excited about the entire experience there. In the 3 days we were there; the restroom was never cleaned once and I refused to use the shower. I understand camping "off rid" so to speak but when the ONLY ammenities offered arent even suitable...hmm. There were no lights other than in the restroom either. It got dark at 4:30 (not the campgrounds issue) and the weather was horrible (also not the campgrounds issue). Will choose better next time.
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@SuzanneR204443 · Camped on Nov 6, 2020 at Campsite #9
OMG this place is a hidden gem. As you drive the dirt road in for a couple miles you begin to wonder, but once there, it is awesome. Limited electric sites, but each with a great lake view and plenty of room to spread out. Only 10 sites so you feel as if you own the place. A MUST for us next time we are in the panhandle.
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@RogerB3749935 · Camped on Nov 17, 2019 at Campsite #9
Small but beautiful campground in a large forested area. Huge campsites, very quiet. Some have water and electric some are dry camping. Pretty lake for fishing etc.
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