Ortona South
Lake Okeechobee — lakeside, fishing
Location: MOORE HAVEN, FL, FL
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$35 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (1551 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. The campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River. Activities here are focused on simple, relaxing pleasures like fishing and strolling the grounds.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ortona-south to be notified when sites open up.
Ortona South is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground on the Caloosahatchie River offering quiet, relaxing recreation with excellent fishing and water views. Google reviewers consistently praise its clean facilities, concrete sites with pavilions, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Hognose Snake, Brown Watersnake, North American River Otter, Anhinga, Cedar Waxwing, Black Vulture, and Northern Mockingbird are commonly found in the area.
Insider tips for Ortona South: Walk or bike across the dam between 7 AM and 4 PM for access to scenic trails on the north side of the river Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Fish for Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Tilapia at the wooden pier
Skip Ortona South if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and the campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside the May-October season when the campground closes.
Best time to visit Ortona South: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: W.P. Franklin N (ALVA, FL), Gator Head Campground (Ochopee, FL), Pink Jeep Campground (Ochopee , FL), Burns Lake Campground (Ochopee, FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ortona South
Cell signal at Ortona South (MOORE HAVEN, FL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. The campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River. Activities here are focused on simple, relaxing pleasures like fishing and strolling the grounds.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryWalk or bike across the dam between 7 AM and 4 PM for access to scenic trails on the north side of the river
Book early as a federal campground with limited availability
Fish for Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Tilapia at the wooden pier
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From LaBelle, Florida, travel SR 80 8 mi east to Dalton Lane. Turn north on Dalton Lane and follow the road into the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Okeechobee fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Okeechobee before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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