Camel Lake Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in Florida Fees: Day Use Fees - $5/vehicle per day. Half price for some passholders . Camping Fees - Visit recreation.gov online for the most updated camping fees. Fees are subject to change without notification. Reservations: All campsites at Camel Lake are reservation only. If you walk in or arrive without a reservation, you must either make a reservation by calling 877-444-6777 or know that you may be asked to move at… Overview 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. 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… Getting there: Take SR 20 west from Tallahassee through Hosford to Bristol. Turn south on SR 12. Continue south to the Apalachicola National Forest boundary sign and look for a sign for Camel Lake soon after you pass the work station and trailhead on the left. Turn left on Forest Road 105, which is an unpaved road. Drive 2 miles to the recreation area entrance on the right. Phone: 850-643-2282 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251904 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service, Recreation.gov

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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