St Lucie South
Lake Okeechobee — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STUART, FL, FL
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$35 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (601 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is recommended for visitors who are interested in the many species of birds in the area.
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, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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St. Lucie South offers a relaxing waterfront camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal with excellent fishing opportunities and scenic views of boats and manatees passing through the lock. Google reviewers consistently praise the location, cleanliness, and river access, with a 4.8/5 rating from 229 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Florida Flying Squirrel, Wood Stork, Sandhill Crane, Brown Watersnake, and Corn Snake have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for St Lucie South: Entry and exit restricted to 6am-sunset; after sunset you can park outside and walk to your campsite. Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Hike the St. Lucie Nature Trail on the north side of the canal for recreation.
Skip St Lucie South if: You need full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and only suit self-contained RVs.. You want to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.. You prefer quiet tent camping—nearby highways create some ambient noise..
Best time to visit St Lucie South: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Ortona South (MOORE HAVEN, FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at St Lucie South
Cell signal at St Lucie South (STUART, FL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
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.The Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge is recommended for visitors who are interested in the many species of birds in the area.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryEntry and exit restricted to 6am-sunset; after sunset you can park outside and walk to your campsite.
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Hike the St. Lucie Nature Trail on the north side of the canal for recreation.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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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