Florida · Camping

Ortona South

52
sites: Nov–Apr
best months

52 sites for group and RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 12 ft

Ortona South is a campground in Florida managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, about 1.3 miles from the small community of Goodno. It is a developed site with drinking water, restrooms, electric hookups, fire rings and picnic tables, making it a practical base for a stay close to town. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ortona Lock 2 show January highs around 74°F with lows near 49°F, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on 15 to 19 days a month from June through September. The camp has accessible campsites, and the site is reservable, so plan ahead and book a spot.

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Best time to visit Ortona South
Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  74° / 49°
  6 wet
2. Feb
  78° / 52°
  5 wet
3. Mar
  80° / 55°
  5 wet
4. Apr
  85° / 60°
  6 wet
5. May
  88° / 65°
  10 wet
6. Jun
  90° / 70°
  16 wet
7. Jul
  91° / 72°
  18 wet
8. Aug
  92° / 73°
  19 wet
9. Sep
  90° / 71°
  15 wet
10. Oct
  86° / 66°
  8 wet
11. Nov
  80° / 58°
  5 wet
12. Dec
  77° / 53°
  6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ortona Lock 2, FL, 0.3 mi away at 20 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.