St Lucie South Campground
Lake Okeechobee, Florida
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As of October 2026, St Lucie South Campground is a campground in Florida with 21 campsites. St Lucie South Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- St Lucie South Campground is located at 27.1103° N, 80.2850° W.
- people allowed on 20 of 21 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 25
St Lucie South Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
11 sites open on Oct 1 at St Lucie South Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 04:49 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Military discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for St Lucie South Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at St Lucie South Campground
- Standard 16
- Tent 3
- Boat-in 1
- Group 1
- Accessible 2
- Hookups 18
What an RV fits
- 45 ft5 sites
Amenities
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Lake.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, horse riding.
All sites at St Lucie South Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the SLUS loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Group | 25 | - | - | Accessible |
| Boat Site 01 | Boat-in | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 02 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 03 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 04 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 05 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 06 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 07 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| Boat Site 08 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| RV1 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| RV2 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| RV3 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| RV4 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| RV5 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| RV6 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| RV7 | Standard | 8 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| RV8 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | - |
| RV9 | Standard | 8 | - | Electric, Water | Accessible |
| T1 | Tent | 8 | - | Electric | - |
| T2 | Tent | 8 | - | - | - |
| T3 | Tent | 8 | - | - | - |
About St Lucie South Campground
Overview
St. Lucie Campground provides a relaxing camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal, part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Campers can enjoy watching boats and the occasional manatee pass through the St Lucie Lock while sitting under the warm Florida sun.
Recreation
Hike the St. Lucie Nature Trail on the north side of the canal, or spend the day fishing and boating on the St Lucie Canal and the south fork of the St. Lucie River.
Facilities
The St. Lucie South Campground offers waterfront RV and tent sites, plus cruiser sites for boat campers. All RV and cruiser sites have 50 amp electric and water hookups. Our tent sites also have electric. A trailer dump station is on site for your convenience A family-friendly visitor center, group picnic shelter, horseshoe pit and are onsite to entertain the group.
Natural Features
Tropical vegetation surrounds the campground, which is about 25 miles east of Lake Okeechobee, the second largest freshwater lake in the United States.
The lake is 451,000 acres and on average only 9 feet deep.
Nearby Attractions
The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is recommended for visitors who are interested in the many species of birds in the area.
The city of Stuart is just down the road with restaurants and shopping. Sandy beaches located on nearby Hutchison Island make for a fun days trip to the Atlantic Ocean.
Nearby Fort Pierce is home to the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum.
Rules and notices at St Lucie South Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check St Lucie South Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
As of September 15, 2021 cash and checks will no longer be accepted for in-person payments, All payments will now be with a credit/debit card.
Ortona South Campground and St. Lucie South Campground are part of the same water resource project. Both campgrounds fall under the same 14 day maximum in any 30-consecutive day period regulation. Campers cannot stay at Ortona South for 14 days and then camp St. Lucie South for 14 days without camping elsewhere for 16 days. Campers also cannot use different names to get around this regulation.
Campground access gate opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at Sunset.
Campground quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Check-in time is 12:00 p.m.
Boaters in cruiser sites (B1-B8) must sleep on their boat; no tent or RV camping allowed
Vehicles or trailers are not allowed on tent sites
Assistive mobility devices, such as a powered wheel chair, electric scooter, or golf cart, are permitted for use by individuals with mobility impairments for necessary transportation within the campgrounds. Individual must provide one of the following: a valid, State-issued disability parking placard or card, State-issued proof of disability, or similar document.
Arriving campers that require the use of the trailer dump station prior to occupying their campsite will be charged the $20.00 use fee as the waste being dumped was not generated on site
Campers are limited to one RV/trailer sewage dump per week of stay, maximum two in a 14-day period. Portable blue holding tanks may dump unlimited times during their stay.
Campsites have maximum occupancy of 8 people per site
Group Shelter is for day use only, no camping allowed. Group size at this time is a maximum of 25 people
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
If you a boater and you are making reservations for one of our boat slips, and you have a wide vessel, your best options would be slip#1 and #8 .
St Lucie South Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at St Lucie South Campground?
St Lucie South Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 21 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at St Lucie South Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at St Lucie South Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does St Lucie South Campground have?
St Lucie South Campground has 21 campsites.
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