Camelref Lake
Camelref Lake in Liberty County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 11.2 ft
- Typical in July
- 88°F
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Camelref Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Liberty County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Liberty County, Camelref Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-10-02. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Camelref Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 88°F) and coldest in Oct (about 80°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 24 field readings (2017–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Camelref Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Camel Lake Recreation Area - Apalachicola National ForestPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Camelref Lake
- Camel Lake Campground0.3 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Camelref Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
EPA Impairment Status
Camelref Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1039 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.85 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Liberty County
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Frequently asked questions about Camelref Lake
Where is Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake is a lake in Liberty County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake in Liberty County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 11.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
Is Camelref Lake safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Camelref Lake has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake typically sits around 88°F at the surface in July, from 24 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2017–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Camel Lake Recreation Area - Apalachicola National Forest. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Camel Lake Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples6 samples · 2020–2024
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles