Fees:
Day Use Fees – $3.00 per vehicle per day
Camping Fees – $10 per campsite plus $5 for electric hookups.

Camel Lake Recreation Area is small and quiet and surrounded by natural scenic beauty. The campground and day use area are tucked away in an long leaf pine and scrub oak setting with an understory of grass that turns to cypress trees, covered in Spanish moss, by the lake. Camel Lake is the focal point of the recreation area. The lake and white sand beach attracts swimmers, boaters and anglers. Hikers will enjoy the nearby Florida National Scenic Trail.

From I-10, to Bristol, take County Road 12 South. Turn left (east) on Forest Road 105 and drive 2 miles to campground entrance

Miscellaneous: Camel Lake Recreation area is open year round.
Electric trolling motors or paddle boats are welcome on the lake.
The recreation area is fairly level and easily. Accessible for persons with disabilities.

Fishing at Camel LakeSite Amenities: the ten campsites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, grill and lantern post. Half the campsites have electric and water.

The bathhouse includes hot showers and flush toilets. The day use area includes a swimming beach, a picnic shelter, picnic tables and grills.

Florida National Scenic Trail can be accessed within Camel Lake Recreation Area and from other trailheads. The 1,300 mile hiking trail meanders throughout Florida’s unique habitats including Gulf Island National Seashore and Big Cypress National Park.

Directions:
1. Head south on FL-12 W toward FL-20 W 131 ft
2. Turn right at FL-20 W 0.4 mi
3. Take the 3rd left onto Co Rd 12 11.5 mi
4. Turn left at National Forest Rd 105 2.1 mi