ST LUCIE SOUTH
Federal / Recreation.gov
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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
Location
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27.11028, -80.28500
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 9:09 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Palm City, FL.
Today
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tonight
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
46% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph
Friday Night
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy
70% rain · wind 0 to 5 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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