Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251904
When Camel Lake Campground reopens
Camel Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
60
Openings · last 90 days
72
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 38 of 72 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (52.8%), with Wednesday (11) and Friday (7) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 51 of 72 detected openings (70.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in the facility's local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 3 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 1–7 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 12 | 16.7% |
| 04 | 11 | 15.3% |
| 02 | 10 | 13.9% |
| 03 | 9 | 12.5% |
| 07 | 7 | 9.7% |
Site 01 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 1,830 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,488 open for online reservation · 342 reserved.
Where the open windows are
18.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,488 of 1,830 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online18.7%
Open site-nights1,488 / 1,830
Reserved (of online inventory)342 / 1,830
Weekday openings866
Weekend openings622
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 866 fall on weekdays and 622 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April holds the most room. 298 of 300 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 7 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 7 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 6 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 7 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 7 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 6 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 06 | 183 |
| 10 | 183 |
| 07 | 181 |
| 09 | 180 |
| 08 | 171 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,488 open site-nights across 10 sites at Camel Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 51 2-night, 48 3-night, 32 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 06.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 10 sites take 35 ft, 10 sites take 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 45 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 10 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 07 | 40 ft | None | 181 | 168 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 09 | 60 ft | None | 180 | 125 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +168 more |
| 08 | 50 ft | None | 171 | 78 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +159 more |
| 05 | 55 ft | None | 163 | 85 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +151 more |
| 03 | 60 ft | Yes | 118 | 53 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 21, Nov 24, Nov 28, Nov 29 +106 more |
| 04 | 60 ft | Yes | 111 | 57 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 24, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +99 more |
| 01 | 50 ft | Yes | 100 | 64 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +88 more |
| 02 | 50 ft | Yes | 98 | 44 nights | Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 18 +86 more |
About Camel Lake Campground
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 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.
10 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ft4 with hookups10 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 5
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.
23239 Nw Camel Lake Rd, Bristol, FL 32321850-643-2282
CampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWater AccessWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251904 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-251904 · Camel Lake Campground · Bristol FL12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Camel Lake Campground?
Reservations for Camel Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,488 of 1,830 tracked site-nights are open (81.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 72 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Camel Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Camel Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 60 over 30 days and 72 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Camel Lake Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 38 of 72 (52.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Camel Lake Campground?
48 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 06. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Camel Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Camel Lake Campground?
April 2027, with 298 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 300.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Camel Lake Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 3 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 1-7 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Camel Lake Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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