Camel Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Bristol, Florida.
Summary
Camel Lake Campground in National Forests in Florida is about 44 miles (straight line) from Tallahassee; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. The campground lists 10 overnight sites (including 4 electric sites). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 60 ft, with 50-amp electric hookups available. Reported facilities include flush toilets.
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻Toilets (flush)Listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Camel Lake Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 10 sites it is the #84 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 22 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 15% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (4 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 10 of 10 sites; campfires allowed on 10 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Tallahassee ~44 mi, Pensacola ~133 mi, Jacksonville ~199 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsFlush toiletsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails near Camel Lake Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Camel Lake Spur | 0.0 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Fnst - Apalach Section | 0.1 mi | 11.4 | USFS |
| Camel Lake Loop | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Camel Lake Connector | 0.4 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Little Camel Lake | 0.5 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Trail Of Lakes | 1.0 mi | 3.8 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Camel Lake Campground
No standalone dump station is mapped in OpenStreetMap within 25 miles.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
CampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Gully Landing OpenStreetMap listing |
3.5 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (14.8 mi) |
| Florida River Island OpenStreetMap listing |
8.7 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Cliff Lake OpenStreetMap listing |
10.1 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Twin Poles OpenStreetMap listing |
11.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 1 (4.7 mi) |
| White Oak Landing OpenStreetMap listing |
14.5 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Magnolia Landing OpenStreetMap listing |
15.1 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.