Camp Lake South
Camp Lake South in Pasco County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 88°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Camp Lake South is a mesotrophic lake in Pasco County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Pasco County, Camp Lake South ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2024-08-21. 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)
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 14 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Camp Lake South typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 88°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 88°F) and coldest in Feb (about 65°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 33 field readings (2022–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Camp Lake South water temperature breakdown →
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.665 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.3 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Camp Lake South is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit FL1463P · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.5 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 15 lakes in Pasco County
Nearby Lakes in Pasco County
Frequently asked questions about Camp Lake South
Where is Camp Lake South?
- Camp Lake South is a lake in Pasco County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Camp Lake South?
- Camp Lake South in Pasco County, Florida has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L.
Is Camp Lake South safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Camp Lake South has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Camp Lake South?
- Camp Lake South typically sits around 88°F at the surface in August, from 33 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2022–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples26 samples · 2021–2024
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