St Lucie South
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 9 |
| mooring | 7 |
| tent only electric | 3 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Boat-in | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Group Shelter Electric | No | No / – | Riverfront | 25 / – | Yes | Yes | ||||
| T1 | Tent Only Electric | Partial | 20 amp | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes | |||||
| T2 | Tent Only Electric | Partial | No | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes | |||||
| T3 | Tent Only Electric | Partial | No | Riverfront | 8 / – | Yes | |||||
| RV1 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| RV2 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| RV3 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| RV4 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| RV5 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| RV6 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 8:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 38 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites #1, RV9 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Stuart, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.1103° N, 80.2850° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSea Ce 8 Rx 1013
45 mi from the campground · 2 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Southern Angler ↗ | 6.5 mi |
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Explore
Video
St. Lucie South Campground Tour (all campsites) and Review
Worth a stop
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.
- 13.1 miIndiantown Marina ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge begins about 9.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.5 miNathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,047 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at St Lucie South?
Sites at St Lucie South are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at St Lucie South?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 8:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does St Lucie South have?
21 sites, including 9 standard sites with power, 7 mooring, 3 tent only electric, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at St Lucie South?
The longest site here provides 38 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does St Lucie South have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at St Lucie South?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at St Lucie South?
Yes, pets are allowed at St Lucie South. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at St Lucie South?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at St Lucie South?
Sites #1 and RV9 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at St Lucie South?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at St Lucie South?
Hike the St. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to St Lucie South?
Stuart, Florida. The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is recommended for visitors who are interested in the many species of birds in the area.
Source: Getting there