Campground

St Lucie South

Lake Okeechobee · STUART · Florida — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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St Lucie South campground
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Weekend availability at St Lucie South

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 5, 7:25 PM PT
  • Fri, Nov 6
    Open
    8/21 sites
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Open
    8/21 sites
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Open
    8/21 sites
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Open
    10/21 sites
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Open
    9/21 sites
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Open
    6/21 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is St Lucie South?

as of November 6

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check St Lucie South around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 14Open
Dec 12Open
Jan 2Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
21
Electric sites
21
Water hookups
17
Max rig length
38 ft
Boat InGroup Shelter ElectricMooringStandard ElectricTent Only Electric

About this campground

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.

Getting there

From I-95, take Exit 101 (Stuart/Indiantown), following SR 76 W for 0.5 miles to Locks Road. Turn right onto Locks Road for 1.3 miles to SW Canal Street and turn left into the campground.

Elevation
21 ft
Contact
772-287-1382

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • CANOEING
  • BIRDING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • VISITOR CENTER

Nearby federal campgrounds

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