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National Forests in Florida › Apalachicola Ranger District › Florida
› Liberty County
› Bristol
› Camel Lake Campground
› Campsite #1
Campsite #1 at Camel Lake Campground, FL
$30
Campsite #1
| Drive-In | 5 people |
| 50 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | good |
7/13
7/17
Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 50ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JesusA484A2721 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #1
The only reason I dont give this campground 5 stars its because of the 2 mile unimproved road to reach the campground and that theres no dump station on site, otherwise it would be a 5, magnificent views and the Lake with a beach is great.
@RonaldH093523B · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very beautiful location with lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Great views, wonderful swimming area and access to great nearby trails/hiking... including the amazing Florida National Scenic Trail!
@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.
@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..
@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!
@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.
@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.
@GailP0F7409CB9 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #1
Camel Lake is a wonderful park and would love to go again. The Camphost wasnt good. They didnt clean the sites, fire pits or bathrooms. He was rude and we did not have a peaceful time there because of him. I would like to come back but not if that host is there. Ranger was very nice and polite but host was not.
@MarcH9336353 · Camped on Nov 2, 2023 at Campsite #1
We stayed on Site 1 and had a very great experience. The camp hosts were very helpful and friendly and made our time there just great!!
@SusanneT08DF34 · Camped on Sep 15, 2023 at Campsite #1
Beautiful campsites, very nice swimming area, picnic area & trail around the lake. The camp host was very welcoming, friendly and fun to converse with.
@PattyB9081868 · Camped on Feb 26, 2023 at Campsite #1
Small, clean, sweet, quiet campground. Power and water, no dump.
Beautiful sunset over the lake! Highly recommend!!
Beautiful sunset over the lake! Highly recommend!!
@AmyP163 · Camped on Jan 18, 2022 at Campsite #1
Small quiet campground. Campground host is what made this place so great. Best host we’ve encountered. Thank you.
@AnissaM738 · Camped on Jan 7, 2022 at Campsite #1
Nice quiet camping, so peaceful.
@JuanitaM473 · Camped on Dec 29, 2021 at Campsite #1
We enjoy the peace,& solitude!
@RobertT795 · Camped on Dec 16, 2021 at Campsite #1
Incredibly secluded, naturally beautiful and peaceful. Water and electric only. NO DUMP STATION. Road into park was terrible... nearly 20 minutes to drive 2 miles.
@donaldw164 · Camped on May 6, 2021 at Campsite #1
The two mile stretch of road getting there (once you turn off the highway) is absolutely terrible. It’s gravel with multiple areas that look like there have been wash outs and they contain sharp rocks so you have to go very very slow. Our vehicles were filthy when we finally arrived. The actual park is ok—site numbers are hard to see. We helped a couple of other campers find their site.
@StephenT994 · Camped on Apr 21, 2021 at Campsite #1
Beautiful cg. But has maintenance issues. Grass need cutting, beach has eroded, signage is poor, and a dump station needs to be installed. Host was great!
@LynnH565 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #1
The drive into the park was a 2 mile drive. Lots of mud because it was raining. Lots of deep pot holes. Once inside park very nice. Host was very friendly. Draw back no dump station. Swimming area nice. Lots of tv channels, but no phone service.
@BrianB315 · Camped on Apr 3, 2021 at Campsite #1
Campground and hosts were great. However, the beach area of lake is in real need of sand replenishment. Also, the road to the campground has some awful washout areas that are very rough. There was minimal ATT service. No dump station. Trail around lake was nice.
@JimH406 · Camped on Mar 25, 2021 at Campsite #1
A small campground in a beautiful setting. Some sites with hookups. Make a reservation.
@BethS176 · Camped on Feb 26, 2021 at Campsite #1
The last 2 miles of an unpaved lime rock road was rough with a lot of potholes, but we drove slow took 22 minutes to go two miles. When we got to the campground it was worth the drive. Our site had electric and water was pretty flat and you are looking at the lake. The bathrooms were clean, Rick and his wife who were the campground hosts on duty were the highlight of the property. They were very helpful and informative. While we were there they were like friends not just hosts. We will definitely return here and stay longer. I will not tell anyone how nice this is because I do not want it filling up with Yankees and Canucks like all our Fl. State Parks and National campgrounds in Fl. Do not fix the road maybe that will keep a lot of folks away.
@WilliamH585 · Camped on Feb 22, 2021 at Campsite #1
What a great off the beaten path and deep into the forest. We had site #1 with water and electric which also offered us a great view of the lake/pond and evening sunsets. The bathroom/shower is very close and well maintained yet dated. This is a small loop of campsites with only 5 having electric connection. The camping area is about 2 miles down a rough gravel road. There is a camp host on site if needed. There is no cell coverage to speak of and no OTA TV. Closest town is Bristol with limited services. We travel over to Apalachicola, FL and took a trip over to St George's Island to view the lighthouse. We will definitely camp here again.
@LawrenceS765 · Camped on Feb 3, 2021 at Campsite #1
We really enjoy this campground. The bathrooms were pristine, the hosts were friendly and right on top of things. The setting is beautiful. We enjoyed walking the trails around the lake and parts of the Florida Trail. It was very quiet. The electric addition seems a lot for the very little we used (in a slide-in truck camper) and the total price seems high for no dump on site. On the web it said electric was $5 but when we called to make our reservation, we were charged $10. We were not happy about that.
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