Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Camel Lake
VISIT DATE: 01/22/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/4/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Apalachicola
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bristol
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Bristol, FL, take County Rt. 12 south 11.6 miles to NFRA Camel
Lake sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 105 and go 2 miles
to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is under 100 ft.
The campground, located on Camel Lake, is comprised of Long Leaf
pine and scrub oak. The ground cover is Palmetto and wire grass.
The lake is spring-fed, crystal clear and is same temperature
year-round. This is a nice family campground with good canoeing
on the lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day plus $5 surcharge for electric hook-ups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 5
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are 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: 2/4/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Apalachicola
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sumatra
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sumatra, FL, take State Rt. 65 south for 1.6 miles to
National Forest Hickory Landing Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt.
101). Turn right onto Rt. 101 and go 1.2 miles to Hickory
Landing sign (Forest Rt. 101B). Turn left onto Rt. 101B and go
1.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, situated in a heavily wooded pine grove, is located
adjacent to Owl Creek with some sites overlooking the creek.
A nice day trip, not far from Sumatra, FL, located on the Apalachicola
River, is Fort Gadsden. Visit the Fort and 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" during the hunt season.
The hunt season can vary, but it is normally November through February.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $3 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
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 51'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station with
potable water a mile west on Forest Rt. 101 at the Wright
Lake National Forest campground.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
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: 2/4/2008
STATE: Florida
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Apalachicola
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sumatra
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Sumatra, FL, take State Rt. 65 south for 1.6 miles to
National Forest Wright Lake Recreation Area sign (Forest Rt.
101). Turn right onto Rt. 101 and go 2 miles to campground sign.
Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is situated in a long-leaf pine grove adjacent to
Wright Lake. It is recently renovated and is configured "in the
round" with bathroom facilities in the middle of the circle.
Not far from Sumatra, FL, located on the Apalachicola River, is
Fort Gadsden. Visit the Fort and 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: $10 per day plus $5 surcharge for electric hook-ups
NOTE: No discount on surcharge.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 18
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 19' X 65'
Comments:
Parking aprons are level and comprised of dirt and grass.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Showers are wheelchair accessible. There is drop-down table for
drying or changing the diapers of babies.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
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 - about 0.5 miles
Wright Lake Trail (also a loop) - 4.5 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass and Bream
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