$30
Ortona South
Total sites: 52
Available Tonight: 10
Available this Weekend: 10
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 10
Available this Weekend: 10
Booking Window: 6 months
13 ft
92°F
75°F
75°F
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Ortona South Campground, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Ortona South Campground in Glades County is located 39 min northeast of Lehigh Acres, FL with an elevation of 13 feet. There are a total of 52 campsites. The campground is open all year. 48 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 49 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station. Activities include biking, fishing.
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Campsite Reviews (797)
4.8 out of 5
| 5 star | 82% | |
| 4 star | 12% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@CarolD2559712 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #28
We had a lovely time at this excellent site! Beautifully maintained grassy site right on the river, very clean, peaceful with friendly and helpful host couple also staying on site. Nice flat concrete stands with picnic tables. So interesting to watch the boats going through the massive lock, the Corps of Engineers do an amazing job of managing this powerful waterway. So quiet and peaceful, we saw lots of rabbits and different birds, two gorgeous otters, a manatee going through the lock, and lots of fish, although the site fishing pier is currently closed. However, just across the river footbridge is a nice fishing platform, very popular. This is a super site for dogs, and our Havanese Beau loved it. Several other well behaved dogs on site with their owners and of course on leashes. Owners clearly picking up well after their dogs. Some nice trees on site although most sites in the sun. The site is surrounded by farmland or preserves and isolated so seems very safe and quiet. Nice clean toilet and shower blocks, and the RV hookups are well maintained and easy to use. This is traditional RV-ing at its best, grills and fire rings available as well as a covered area for gathering or family BBQ's. The river side of the site runs down to the fast-flowing water, so caution needed for young children. No play park for children, but lots of grassy space to run around. La Belle is about 10 miles away for shops and dining. This is the perfect spot for a quiet, restful stay. Enjoy!
@ThomasW1659833 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #30
Friendly staff, beautiful views, quiet nd safe
@EdwardB6540A0A · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #24
Love this campground! Very clean and peaceful.
@KingmanW599336 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #32
Quiet and peaceful
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #22
Very nice campground good fishing and clean Faciilites would stay there again
@KathyO9167890 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #17
We love to camp at Ortona! It is soo peaceful!
@ChrisL4253532 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #26
This is my favorite Corp of Engineer campground to date. The many sites along the canal are well spaced, level and most all with a view of the boat traffic on the canal. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. Most of all I appreciate the camp host. She made sure that we were happy with our site selection and assisted when a change need to be made. She gets 5 stars for customer service.
@RandallP667683 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #27
we come to Ortona Locks twice a year with our friends, very clean, friendly and relaxing.
@TerryK1995544 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #30
It is a well kept quiet park, bathroom need alittle TLC. Flushing issues. Could have been cleaned better too. I chose to use my own shower and toilet for 2 weeks since no sewer. It was do able for the price!!
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #8
Great little campground. All roads are paved and sites are level concrete pads, most are back in, which is easy to accomplish. Half are on the water side. Both sides can easily see the water. The area outside the RV door is level gravel with a sturdy picnic table covered by a metal roof. All areas have grass and the landscaping is well cared for. It was so interesting to walk to the lock and across it and watch the operation. the restrooms were clean, though ours at the east end didn't have a means to dry your hands and it was shut down mid-stay due to plumbing issues. Only observation for improvement would be MORE TREES. Some sites are well shaded, but most are not.
@Kathleen337997 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #37
Clean, quiet and a lovely spot on the water. Thoroughly enjoyed COE! Thank you!
@LouanneO8E8B88 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #37
Nice little campground. Quiet and peaceful. Only downside was that we could not fish due to the dock being closed until repaired.We will camp here again in the future
@SueG6BB664B011 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #35
One of the best kept COE sites we have visited. Clean and comfortable.
@SHERYLR49F35A6 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #4
A peaceful setting and great hosts. Love this place.
@JuneM5167D7C17 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #7
Cement Pad, found out after the fact could have gone to smaller site letting back of MH hang over the pad as long as jacks are on the pad.
@LuisRC0DFA1F4A · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #50
1st, when we arrived we were greeted at the entrance and were provided a pleasant welcome to include guidance and approaching our site and instructions for after hours campgrounds access.
@BonnieH5600982 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #28
Love this park. The hosts are so nice and always willing to help. The park is always clean. We are fascinated by the locks.
@RichardM509620 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #8
Very clean park, water and electric worked well. Neighbor campers were very friendly and helpful. This was our first time camping here but we will be back. We had a site off the water but there were very few bugs. We traveled 3 hours to get here from Titusville and it was a very easy trip. Camp workers were very friendly. The senior discount helped us a lot since we live on Social Security.
@RickC6666798 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #39
Always enjoy our stay at Ortona
@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #6
Very quiet and relaxing area! Camp hosts were wonderful!
@VickieEE7EF720 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #31
Very laid back, relaxing trip. My stay was 4 nights on 4 different sites. The staff worked to switch me so I only had to move once. The Fish Fry on Saturday night was awesome!
Level back in site with a table, fire pit, water, power and ramada. Clean site, friendly staff, quiet and affordable. All sites are able to accommodate a big rig. Reservations needed during the busy season. Very interesting watching boats go through the locks.
@jimm7796384 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #23
Very nice park. Access to the lock is great.
@JeffreyT545024 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #33
Very comfortable campground. Clean bathrooms. Enjoyed watching water traffic through the lock. A good base for exploring surrounding attractions.
@RichardN832647 · Camped on Mar 17, 2025 at Campsite #25
Excellent campground, always clean, well kept, wonderful staff.
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