Openings · last 7 days
8
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 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
11
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 10 monitored sites
Of the 1,830 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,565 open for online reservation · 265 reserved.
Where the open windows are
14.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,565 of 1,830 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online14.5%
Open site-nights1,565 / 1,830
Reserved (of online inventory)265 / 1,830
Weekday openings902
Weekend openings663
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 902 fall on weekdays and 663 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 300 of 310 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 7 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 8 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 7 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 7 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 6 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 06 | 183 |
| 07 | 183 |
| 10 | 183 |
| 09 | 180 |
| 08 | 175 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,565 open site-nights across 10 sites at Camel Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 47 2-night, 47 3-night, 38 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 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 | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 07 | 40 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 10 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 09 | 60 ft | None | 180 | 82 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| 08 | 50 ft | None | 175 | 73 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +163 more |
| 05 | 55 ft | None | 165 | 79 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +153 more |
| 03 | 60 ft | Yes | 150 | 55 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +138 more |
| 04 | 60 ft | Yes | 140 | 64 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +128 more |
| 02 | 50 ft | Yes | 105 | 36 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +93 more |
| 01 | 50 ft | Yes | 101 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +89 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
Photo gallery
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: 1,565 of 1,830 tracked site-nights are open (85.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 8 site-date openings at Camel Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Camel Lake Campground?
47 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 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?
October 2026, with 300 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 310.
When is the next open date at Camel Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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