US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Moore Haven, Florida: $24–$32/night, rigs to 65 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Managing authority
Near Moore Haven, Florida
How much does camping at Ortona South Recreation Area (USACE) cost, and when is it open?
Ortona South Recreation Area (USACE) near Moore Haven, Florida (US Army Corps of Engineers) — camping fee $24–$32/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 65 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$24–$32/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 65 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Caloosahatchee River lock-watch sites — bargemen wave back from the chamber. USACE Senior/Access Pass cuts fee in half. Quiet alternative to the booked-solid coastal state parks.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at saj.usace.army.milOn site
Book it right
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Opens recreation.gov
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