Camelref Lake
Liberty County, FloridaView mapDirections
Florida DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Camelref Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Oligotrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Camelref Lake in Liberty County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 11.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
Camelref Lake is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Liberty County, Florida. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Camelref Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water11.2 ft of visibility
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Camelref Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Camelref Lake
These are the measurements Florida DEP publishes for Camelref Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft. Phosphorus 8 µg/L. TSI 38.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 11.2ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 8µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 38 | Oligotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. No reading is a swimming clearance.
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Water Temperature
Camelref Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in October. 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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (80°F) to its warmest (88°F).
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
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Fishing Camelref Lake
Water quality readings over time
3 seasons of samples on record (2021–2023). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.5 µg/L/yr3 years
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Frequently asked questions about Camelref Lake
Where is Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake is a lake in Liberty County, Florida. Its water-quality measurements are published by Florida DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake in Liberty County, Florida has water-quality measurements published by Florida DEP, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 11.2 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8 µg/L.
Is Camelref Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in October, 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.
Can I fish at Camelref Lake?
- Camelref Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Florida's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles