ST Lucie South
Campground · Florida · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
St Lucie South Recreation Area & Boat Ramp (LP) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- 38 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 25
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 21 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 21 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 38 ft
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: SLUS
Site types
- 9 Standard Electric
- 7 Mooring
- 3 Tent Only Electric
- 1 Boat In
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
21 campsites at ST Lucie South
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SLUS | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 25 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Boat Site 01 | SLUS | Boat In | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 02 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 03 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 04 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 05 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 06 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 07 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Boat Site 08 | SLUS | Mooring | — | — | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV1 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV2 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV3 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV4 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV5 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV6 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV7 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV8 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| RV9 | SLUS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| T1 | SLUS | Tent Only Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T2 | SLUS | Tent Only Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T3 | SLUS | Tent Only Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
27.11028, -80.28500 · 27°6'37.0"N 80°17'6.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Aug, down to 74°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 74 | 76 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 89 | 85 | 79 | 76 |
| Low °F | 54 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 67 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 72 | 68 | 62 | 57 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about ST Lucie South
- Can you reserve a site at ST Lucie South?
- Yes, ST Lucie South is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does ST Lucie South have?
- 21 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at ST Lucie South?
- 38 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at ST Lucie South?
- Yes, pets are allowed at ST Lucie South.
- Does ST Lucie South have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at ST Lucie South?
- Campfires are allowed at ST Lucie South. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 772-287-1382
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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