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
Robert R
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: OSOU
We very much enjoyed our stay at Ortona Lock Campground. The grounds are beautiful with tributaries flowing throughout the campground. The lock system was fascinating to watch. There are two fishing piers that are actively used by campground guests. Great fishing can be had year round. You may even spot a manatee like we did! Campground is pet friendly. ATT hotspot coverage was great.
Ron H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: OSOU
I almost hate to write a positve review because this RV camp is hard enough to get into. I've been coming here for years, this year I planned ahead and made my 14 day reservation early enough so I had one spot the entire time, but last year I had to move 9 times in 14 days! Far enough from civilization to return to nature but close enough to take in what Ocean Springs and Biloxi has to offer. I really can't say enough good things about Davis Bayou Campground.
barry r
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: OSOU
good stay
Joe S
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: OSOU
Great Campground for viewing wildlife, clean bathrooms,friendly hosts and ranger. Top notch in all respects.
James L
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: OSOU
Nice site clean and level
Deborah L
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: OSOU
We are traveling Florida for the winter, staying at COE’s and state and national parks when we can. Had a 2 week stay in Ortona and I have to say, this has been my favorite campground so far. The views are great. We walked over to the damn daily to watch the boats pass thru the locks. There is a street on the other side with a couple of benches and we would walk there as well. Quiet, sites are good. The hosts are wonderful. They even planned a get together for the campers on Xmas Eve. We will definitely be returning.
Gary C
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: OSOU
We have camped here many times. LOVE this place! (I wish we could keep it a secret!)
darryl s
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: OSOU
Awesome place to camp. From the people at the check in to the people i met here, and how well the park is kept is awesome
Felix T
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 42 (shared site), Loop: OSOU
First time at Ortona South, I had a nice relaxing time very clean, nice spacious sites, the caretaker Joyce couldn’t have been more helpful with everything.
James M
VerifiedDecember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: OSOU
Great campground. Staff is top notch. All the sites are good.
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
