ORTONA SOUTH
Federal / Recreation.gov
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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
Location
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26.78722, -81.30861
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:49 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Port LaBelle, FL.
Today
84°F
Mostly Sunny
7% rain · wind 15 to 18 mph
Tonight
69°F
Mostly Clear
8% rain · wind 9 to 17 mph
Tuesday
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
21% rain · wind 10 to 20 mph
Tuesday Night
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
16% rain · wind 10 to 18 mph
Wednesday
85°F
Chance Rain Showers
49% rain · wind 12 to 16 mph
Wednesday Night
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
49% rain · wind 7 to 15 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Typically 6 months rolling (check site)
Schedule this trip
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Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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