Reviews: St. Lucie South Campground & Marina

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina highlight a generally positive experience for boaters and campers, emphasizing affordability, cleanliness, and a friendly atmosphere. Key points include:

- **Affordability**: The marina offers a low rate of $15 per night with a Senior Pass, making it a great value compared to the standard $30 rate. Many reviewers appreciate the inclusion of electricity and water at the slips.

- **Facilities**: While the slips are noted to be narrow and suitable for vessels up to 40 feet, the amenities such as clean restrooms and showers receive praise. However, some reviews mention the limited number of showers available.

- **Location and Accessibility**: The marina is described as being in a beautiful setting, but it lacks walkable shopping options, necessitating a car for errands and exploration. Reviewers suggest that having a vehicle is beneficial for convenience.

- **Community and Support**: There is a strong sense of camaraderie among boaters and campers, with many noting the helpfulness of fellow guests and staff. The check-in process is described as friendly and informative.

- **Overall Experience**: Many reviewers express a desire to return, citing the peaceful environment and good facilities. The marina is recommended for those looking for a quiet and affordable place to dock, with the added bonus of firewood available for campfires.

In summary, this marina is well-regarded for its value, cleanliness, and community spirit, making it a favorable choice for boaters and campers alike.

Reviewed by: Amy SPENCER , Jessica Grace, on Apr 9, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This marina was very helpful. We planned on docking here, but found the assigned slip was a bit slender due to a wider vessel at the next slip. Campground attendant completely understood and allowed us to use their boat ramp and dock for walking dog, since we tied to the dolphin pilings in front of campground for night.

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Reviewed by: Peter Searles , Schuyler, on Apr 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 4

For $15 per night (with America the Beautiful pass -$30 otherwise), the US Army Corps of Engineers marina/RV run park was a steal. The slips were narrow and, even for our 10' beam, it was a little tight. Showers and bathrooms were reasonably clean.

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Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

1 15 2024 here again for a 11 day stay until 1 27 2024. Been returning here for many years since 2014. Boat size limit around 40'. We have car with us this time so we can explore area easier. Sure enjoy having senior pass discount. Great value. Slips are 50A service included. No laundry here so need car to get around. Years before we have used UBER to get downtown. Short piers 20' finger fixed but good enough. Facilities clean and nice only downside only one shower for everyone to use. Good value for slips and quiet setting. Other boaters and campers were willing to help you dock. This park is well kept and they even have firewood if you want to have a campfire.

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Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 5, 2022
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

An inexpensive slip with electricity and water in a beautiful location. Hard to beat USACE campgrounds anyway, but when you combine them with a small marina…it's a beautiful thing!

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Reviewed by: Heath Phillips , Philyria , on Apr 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed here for a week last March. Great stop.

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Reviewed by: Steve McKinney , Sabbatical, on Mar 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

We stopped here on 1/12/21 for a couple of nights. If you have the Senior Pass for the National Parks you only pay $15 per night instead of $30. That's a deal and it includes electricity. There is no walkable shopping. Good camaraderie with the other boaters and campers in the park. Host/ranger has firewood to sell for the fire pit. Clean restrooms and showers.

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Reviewed by: Roger S. , Betty Gail, on Feb 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

We called ahead and were told for the size of our vessel (Mainship 400) that mooring B8 would be the best one to reserve. It was a squeeze and the pier barely reached amidship but we got tied in and hooked into 50A power with no issues. Several AGLCA (Loopers) staying at the campground and on other moored boats stopped by to say hi. The guy running the check-in office was very friendly and informative. Restrooms/showers were clean. Dead calm waters during our entire one night stay and making the 7AM locking through St. Lucie Lock was easy since it was only about 200 yards from our slip. Wish we could have stayed another night or two.

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Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling , Sterling Lady, on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

You'll have to bow in, short fingers, good power, no wife, good cell service, not walkable to shopping, car needed. But priced right.

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Reviewed by: Nomadic Spirit on Aug 8, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

$30 a night / $15 with national park senior card. Short docks and fairly shallow so up to 40 ft max. Always good camaraderie with other boaters. Very clean bathrooms and free fire wood for fire pit.

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