Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Camel Lake
VISIT DATE: 01/22/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/14/2024
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Apalachicola
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bristol
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Bristol, FL, at the intersection of State Rt. 20 and County Rt. 12, take
County Rt. 12 south 11.6 miles to Camel Lake sign. Turn left at sign onto
Forest Rt. 105 (dirt) and go 2 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is under 75 ft.
The campground is a single loop located on Camel Lake. The campsites
are nestled among Long Leaf pine and scrub oak and many have a view of
the Lake. The middle and understory is Palmetto and wire grass. This
dense vegetation and separation between sites provides good privacy. The
lake is spring-fed, crystal clear, same temperature year-round and a popular
local attraction. The campground is nice for the family with good canoeing
on the lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day plus $10 surcharge for electric hook-ups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
NOTE: Cash and checks are no longer accepted. Payment is made through
recreation.gov with a credit or debit card. Payment/reservations can be made
upon arrival at campground or in advance at recreation.gov.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 5
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are sand and gravel and are all about same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Camel Lake is 37 acres with a primitive boat ramp. Power boats
are limited to electric motors. The beach is sandy.
HIKING
Florida National Scenic Trail (foot) - 1,300 miles
68.7 miles of trail run through Appalachicola National
Forest
Camel Lake Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Largemouth bass, bluegill and chain pickerel
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hickory Landing
VISIT DATE: 01/22/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/14/2024
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Apalachicola
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sumatra
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sumatra, FL, take State Rt. 65 south for 1.4 miles to
Hickory Landing Recreation Area sign. Turn right at sign onto
Forest Rt. 101 (dirt) and go 1.2 miles to Hickory Landing sign.
Turn left at sign, onto Forest Rt. 101B (dirt) and go 1.1 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 30 ft.
The campground, situated in a stand of Longleaf pine, is adjacent
to Owl Creek with some sites overlooking the creek. Owl Creek
flows into the Apalachicola River making this a campground
popular for boaters. It has a wilderness feel and a dense
understory of Palmetto providing fair to good privacy between
campsites.
A possible day trip is to Fort Gadsden (7 miles south of Sumatra
on State Rt. 65) to experience its history spanning from the War
of 1812 through the Civil War.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
There is no limit on "Maximum Stay Permitted" from mid-November
through mid-February. Check with the ranger district office.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and dirt. There is an RV waste
station with potable water at Wright Lake campground (national
forest) - about a mile west on Forest Rt. 101.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Apalachicola River is accessible from Owl Creek.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth bass and bream
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wright Lake
VISIT DATE: 01/22/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/14/2024
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Apalachicola
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sumatra
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Sumatra, FL, take State Rt. 65 south for 1.4 miles to Wright
Lake Recreation Area sign. Turn right after sign onto Forest Rt. 101
(dirt) and go 1.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 50 ft.
This single loop campground with a grass understory, is situated in a
stand of mixed Long-leaf pine and Live oaks adjacent to Wright Lake.
Some sites overlook Wright Lake and have fair privacy. The campsites
have lantern poles, pedestal grilles, fire rings with no grilles and picnic
tables.
A possible day trip is to Fort Gadsden (7 miles south of Sumatra on State
Rt. 65) to experience its history spanning from the War of 1812 through
the Civil War.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - no electric hookups
$30 per day - w/ electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 17
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: see Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are level, comprised of dirt and grass, and
will accommodate any size RV. Expect low overhead branches
at some campsites.
NOTE: The campsite with electric and water hookups available only if
not occupied by a host.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly .
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Wright Lake is about 5 acres.
HIKING
Wright Lake Loop Trail (foot only) - 4.25 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass and bream
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