Camel Lake Campground
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Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, and boating opportunities are all available, focused on the crystal-clear waters of Camel Lake. Recreation Above the lake's rim, the focal points of this recreation area are the well-shaded ten-site campground, suitable for RVs or tents, and the day use recreation area with its picnic tables, picnic shelter, and sandy beach for swimming. A short loop trail surrounds the lake, with longer loops possible incorporating the nearby Florida National Scenic Trail. Keep reading
Facilities Some of the campsites have electricity, and there is a bathhouse with flush toilets in the campsite and in the day-use area. A campground host is always available. The day-use parking lots, picnic areas, and restrooms are accessible. Hours of operation through the summer are 8 am to 8 pm (April 1st - Oct 31st) and through the winter are 8 am to 6 pm (Nov 1st - March 31st). Natural Features The Apalachicola is one of the most bio diverse places in the world, and Camel Lake places you in the middle of this natural treasure. You will be surrounded by tall longleaf pines and wiregrass, while seepage slopes in the forest create pitcher plant bogs. Rare pine savannahs are just to the south and the creeks and swamps around host a wide variety of animal life. Nearby Attractions Nearby, several boat landings provide access to the numerous creeks that feed into the Apalachicola River. The Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway and the Big Bend Scenic Byway provide beautiful views of pine savannahs, and they make excellent routes for trips down to the coast, which is only about an hour south. Charges & Cancellations Refunds can not be made on site. Refunds must be processed by Recreation.gov
The sites · 11
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 01 | rv electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 02 | rv electric | 20 ft | 50 | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 03 | rv electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 04 | rv electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 05 | rv nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 06 | rv nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 07 | rv nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 08 | rv nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 09 | rv nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 10 | rv nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| CAMEL LAKE CAMPGROUND | 11 - host | management | 80 ft | 50 |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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