Ortona South
Ortona South is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Florida. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 26.78722, -81.30861
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 863-675-8400
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Hatchee Marina | Private campground | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #683 | Overnight parking | 11 mi | — | — |
| Sabal Palm RV Resort | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Panther Pond Campground | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
| Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest | Private campground | 18 mi | — | — |
| Site E1 | Private campground | 21 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.