Camel Lake Recreation Area
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 80 ft
- Sites
- 11
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- Not published
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Camel Lake Recreation Area
Surrounding one of the few crystal-clear lakes in the Apalachicola National Forest, Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Seepage slopes in the forest create pitcher plant bogs, easily visited along the Florida National Scenic Trail headed west to Memory Island. Boating • Electric trolling motors and paddle boats are welcome on the lake. Camping • Above the lake’s rim, the focal points of this recreation area are the well-shaded, 10-site campground, suitable for RVs or tents. Picnicking • The day-use area has both picnic tables and a picnic shelter for visitors to enjoy. Swimming • A beautiful sandy beach is available for swimming.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
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.
Hours
Open year round. Summer hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Winter hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Accessibility
The parking area is paved, enabling accessible access from your vehicle to the picnic area and restrooms.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.