Warning
GeneralThe Wooden fishing pier and the wooden bridge are closed because of safety issues.
About Ortona South
Number of accommodations: 49
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (610)
What Guests Are Saying
Ortona South Campground is praised for its beautiful location, cleanliness, and friendly, helpful staff, creating a peaceful atmosphere for visitors. Many campers enjoy watching the boats and wildlife, with stunning sunrises and sunsets enhancing their experience. While some facilities, such as the bathrooms and fishing pier, could use improvements, the overall ambiance and well-maintained grounds make it a favorite spot for many returning campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Ortona South Campground is praised for its beautiful location, cleanliness, and friendly, helpful staff, creating a peaceful atmosphere for visitors. Many campers enjoy watching the boats and wildlife, with stunning sunrises and sunsets enhancing their experience. While some facilities, such as the bathrooms and fishing pier, could use improvements, the overall ambiance and well-maintained grounds make it a favorite spot for many returning campers.
Review Summary
Tom R
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: OSOU
This is a clean and very small campground. The lock is fun to watch and the Birds are everywhere.
It is a 30 minute drive to get to town and shop.
Douglas P
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: OSOU
Nice and clean place, staff was helpful, definitely will be back soon, will recommended, nice experience
Matthew K
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: OSOU
The site locations are great, beautiful view of the canal. My only problem was, it stated on the map there were two docks to fish from. There was only one, and to be honest it should be condemned. The pylons were either worn down to nothing or not existent. They also had the locks shut down for viewing due to security issues? This was not disclosed ahead of time.
Gary K
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: OSOU
We travel the country extensively and Ortona Locks South is one of our very favorite campgrounds. It's quiet, clean, friendly and yet not far from good eats if you so desire not to cook at your RV. Camp Hosts are always attentive and grounds are well maintained. Not a bad thing about our little getaway "secret".
Patrick D
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: OSOU
Nice relaxing campground. Well run and great volunteers. Already booked to visit again.
Gary T
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: OSOU
Just love the tranquility and the working of the dams. The sites are always well maintained.
Ben S
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: OSOU
Small quiet campground to chill and watch boats go through the lock, The whole process to traverse the state is very cool . One camper wanted to show his political affiliation and thankfully was told to take it down. A public campground is no place to display political paraphernalia.
Paul K
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: OSOU
Quiet and breezy. The sites are well conceived, flat and spacious. My site has shade, although most do not.
Laura L
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: OSOU
We enjoyed a peaceful weekend with a constant breeze off the river. Felt like we had the place almost to ourselves. Beautiful stars to see at night at this very well maintained and taken care of campground.
Cherie H
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: OSOU
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Our stay at Ortona South Campground was absolutely fantastic in every way. The spacious sites provided ample room for our camper, and the level concrete pad made setup a breeze. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, we enjoyed the peaceful ambiance and felt completely immersed in nature.
The campground's cleanliness, especially the bathroom and shower facilities, was impressive, contributing to a comfortable stay. Additionally, the easy-to-use dump station and well-maintained electric and water hookups added convenience to our camping experience.
We appreciated the thoughtful layout of the campground, which allowed plenty of space and shade for our large dogs to relax in. The grounds were meticulously maintained, creating a pleasant environment for leisurely walks and relaxation.
The campground hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. Safety was never a concern, and we felt secure at all times.
Exploring the locks and observing the diverse fish and wildlife added an extra dimension of enjoyment to our trip. And when the sun set, gathering around the campfire was the perfect way to end the day.
Moreover, the campground's proximity to a store came in handy for any forgotten essentials, ensuring a stress-free experience. Overall, Ortona South Campground exceeded our expectations, and we already booked our next stay!!
Location Ortona South
Address:
2410 Dalton Lane Sw
Moore Haven, FL, 33471
United States
From LaBelle, Florida, travel SR 80 8 mi east to Dalton Lane. Turn north
on Dalton Lane and follow the road into the campground.
Ortona South is accessible via State Road 78, which connects to US Highway 27 approximately 15 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 26.7872 / -81.3086
Elevation: 4 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- 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.
- The campground entrance gate is opened at 7:30 a.m. and closed at sunset.
- Campground quiet hours are;
- Check-out time is;
- Check-in time is;
- RV site 41 and RV site 42 are pull-through sites that share the same camp pad driveway and are recommended for two RVs travelling together. Site 41 may require you to back-in to the site.
- 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 holding tanks may dumped as often as necessarry during each stay.
- Campsites have maximum occupancy of 8 people per site.
- 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.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe Wooden fishing pier and the wooden bridge are closed because of safety issues.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
