Ortona South

Campground · Florida · 52 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

52
Bookable sites
45 ft
Max rig length
up to 40
People per site
4
Accessible sites
12 ft
Elevation
Sunrise at Ortona South

Overview

Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. The campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River.

Recreation

Activities here are focused on simple, relaxing pleasures like fishing and strolling the grounds. If you walk across the dam in between 7AM and 4 PM, the road on the north side of the river provides a great place for walking and bicycling. Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Tilapia are the most commonly caught fish at the large wooden pier at the campground. Snook are commonly caught at the small north end pier which is also accessible by walking across the dam from 7AM to 4PM. Several large bird species frequent the area if you are a Bird Watcher.

Facilities

All campsites have concrete pads, electric, 30 amp and 50 amp, water hookups, a fire ring and grill, and a covererd picnic table. Other amenities include a sanitary dump station, restrooms with showers, dumpsters, Wifi (near west end restroom only), and a picnic pavilion for campers only. Day use visitors are allowed on site for fishing. The Ortona North Day Use Area has a boat launch and is a 25 minute drive by way of the Town of LaBelle. LaBelle is the nearest town and has stores, restaurants, etc. Laundry Facilities are not currently available on site. 

Natural Features

The campground's terrain is flat and lined with tropical greenery , including the Sabal Palm, the state tree of Florida. The Caloosahatchee River to your north and picturesque pastures to your south. The South Florida Water Management District is constructing a Water Quality Treatment and Testing Facility, adjacent to the South East end of the campground. Construction at that site may affect the serenity of your experience.

Nearby Attractions

Head west to LaBelle, Florida, where an annual Swamp Cabbage Festival is held the last weekend of each February. Or travel east to hike or bike along the Herbert Hoover Dike, part of Lake Okeechobee, and part of the 1,400-mile long Florida National Scenic Trail.

The facts

  • 52 bookable sites
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 45 ft
  • Up to 40 people per site
  • Loops: OSOU

Site types

  • 51 Standard Electric
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at Ortona South

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
01OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
02OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
03OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
04OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
05OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
06OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
07OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
08OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
09OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
10OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
11OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
12OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8♿ 🐾
13OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
14OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
15OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
16OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
17OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
18OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
19OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
20OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
21OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
22OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
23OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
24OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
25OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8♿ 🐾
26OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
27OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
28OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
29OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
30OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPavedRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
31OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
32OSOUStandard ElectricBack In——30 ft8 🐾
33OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—41 ft8 🐾
34OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—41 ft8 🐾
35OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
36OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—41 ft8 🐾
37OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
38OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
39OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
40OSOUStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—35 ft8 🐾
41 (shared site)OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—31 ft8 🐾
42 (shared site)OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—42 ft8 🐾
43OSOUStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—40 ft8 🐾
44OSOUStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—43 ft8 🐾
45OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
46OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
47OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8♿ 🐾
48OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
49OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
50OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—36 ft8 🐾
51OSOUStandard ElectricBack InPaved—35 ft8 🐾
S01OSOUGroup Shelter Electric—PavedRiverfront—40♿ 🐾

Getting there

From LaBelle, Florida, travel SR 80 8 mi east to Dalton Lane. Turn north on Dalton Lane and follow the road into the campground.

26.78722, -81.30861 · 26°47'14.0"N 81°18'31.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Aug, down to 74°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F747880858890919290868077
Low °F495255606570727371665853
Precip in2.21.92.83.14.610.39.09.27.53.31.31.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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East Loop Shower House
West Loop Shower House

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Common questions about Ortona South

Can you reserve a site at Ortona South?
Yes, Ortona South is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ortona South have?
52 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Ortona South?
45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Ortona South?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ortona South.
Does Ortona South have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Ortona South?
Campfires are allowed at Ortona South. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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