Photo thanks to Blueeagle55 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Torry Island Campground
A City of Belle Glade campground on a 640-acre island in Lake Okeechobee, reached by a one-lane swing bridge, with waterfront sites, boat ramps and sites from $40 a night.
Belle Glade, Florida · Torry Island, on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee
Season
Year-round
Daily, weekly and monthly stays
Elevation
Near sea level
On an island in Lake Okeechobee
Hookups
Full or water & electric
Depends on site group; dump stations on site
Big rigs
Ask the office
No official limit; narrow roads, 42 ft reported
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the City of Belle Glade’s website
On Torry Island in Lake Okeechobee
The Torry Island experience
A big, city-run campground on Torry Island, a 640-acre island on the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee. Choose a full-hookup or water-and-electric site, launch from the six-lane boat ramps and watch the sun set over the lake.
Full or water & electricDepends on the site group
Waterfront sitesMain “water sites” on the canal
Six-lane boat rampsNew, with plenty of parking
Bait & tackle storeOn the island
Restrooms & showersIncluding ADA restrooms
Laundry & dump stationsBoth on site
Activity buildingUsed for parties and events
Dog parkPets allowed, reviewers say
Two nature trailsPlus the dike for hiking and biking
Observation towerBirds, wildlife and sunsets
PlaygroundFor the kids
Gated entryKeycard gate and security gates
Picnic pavilionsCovered shelters and picnic area
Life at camp
What campers say
The campground report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a mixed story: campers love the water views, fishing, birds and friendly staff, and complain about airboat noise, narrow roads, tight sites and weak Wi-Fi.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft Jul 2019
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$25 Jun 2023 · older report
As reported by Campendium users. The $25 rate is an older report and may have been a tent site; current RV rates start at $40 a night. Confirm site lengths and rules with the city before you go.
Across the swing bridge from Belle Glade
Getting there
Torry Island is just west of Belle Glade. You reach it over the one-lane, hand-cranked Torry Island Swing Bridge, built in 1935 and still in use.
From West Palm Beach and I-95: SR-80 west to Belle Glade, then follow signs west to Torry Island and cross the one-lane swing bridgeFrom Clewiston: US-27 east to South Bay, SR-80 east toward Belle Glade, then northwest to Torry Island and the swing bridge
SR-80 · BELLE GLADE
Set your GPS
5000 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
To Belle Glade*About 9 min
To Pahokee MarinaAbout 20 min
To ClewistonAbout 35 min
From Palm Beach Intl AirportAbout 60 min
Call during office hours. Booking is by phone. The office is open Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Right on the lake. Winters are mild (January highs average about 76°); summers are hot and humid, with July highs near 92°.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Belle Glade & the south shore
Around Belle Glade & the south shore
This is fishing and boating country. Belle Glade is about 10 minutes away for groceries; Pahokee’s marina and Clewiston’s museum make easy outings.
Photo thanks to Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Clewiston Museum
A small downtown museum on “America’s Sweetest Town”: sugar cane, the 1928 hurricane, the dike and the Seminole history of the area.
Photo thanks to Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Torry Island & the swing bridge
Cross the one-lane swing bridge to Torry Island for marinas, airboat and fishing guides, and sunsets over the open lake.
Photo thanks to Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Pahokee Marina
One of the few places on the south shore where the lake comes right up to town: a marina, a boardwalk and big sunsets.
Photo thanks to SwampElitist (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
A path on top of the dike that circles the lake for about 110 miles. Ride or walk a stretch for big-sky views of the water and wading birds.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three more places to stay near Torry Island, by drive time.
Video still thanks to CampgroundViews.com
South Bay RV Campground
A palm-lined Palm Beach County campground with full hookups near the lake’s south shore.
Photo thanks to Crooked Hook RV Resort
Crooked Hook RV Resort
A 186-site RV park on US-27 in Clewiston with a pool, shuffleboard and a tiki hut, a few minutes from the lake.
Video still thanks to LivingOurDreamNow
DuPuis Campground
Free camping with a free permit on water-management land east of the lake, with hot showers and a dump station.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Torry Island fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a good-value base for anglers and boaters who want to wake up on the water, with lake views, new boat ramps and sites from $40 a night. Roads are narrow, sites are close, and airboats, cane-burning smoke and weak Wi-Fi come with the territory, so pick your site group carefully and call ahead.
RV site ratesCity of Belle Glade · checked Oct 12, 2026
Sites 200–382 & 679–707, water/electric$40 /night
Sites 200–382 & 679–707, full hookup$50 /night
Main sites, non-water, full hookup$60 /night
Main water sites, full hookup$70 /night
Sites 400–429, full hookup$70 /night
Weekly, by site group$160+ /week
Monthly, by site group$520+ /month
Extra guest$5 /night
City rates effective October 1, 2025, including sales tax and the county tourism tax. Weekly rates run $160 to $300 and monthly $520 to $760. Base rates cover 2 adults and 2 children. Extra fees include early arrival or late departure ($5 each), a gate card deposit ($10) and a late fee ($10). Unoccupied winter storage (Nov–Apr) runs $345 to $385.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the City of Belle Glade rates page or call (561) 996-6322.
Typical January afternoon
Belle Glade76°
Chicago32°
Snowbird winters: 44° warmer than Chicago in January; July highs reach about 92°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why campers keep coming back.
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Site types
$40 to $70 a night, with weekly and monthly rates.
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Rates & policies
Booking, guests, vehicles, fees and pets.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Torry Island Campground (also called Torry Island Campground & Marina) is run by the City of Belle Glade on an island on the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee. It’s a big, casual campground for RVers who care more about fishing, boating and sunsets than resort polish.
Best for
- Anglers and boaters: brand-new six-lane boat ramps and a bait and tackle store on the island.
- Waterfront fans: the Main “water sites” put your rig on the water for $70 a night.
- Long stays on a budget: monthly rates start at $520, and winter storage is available.
- Birders and walkers: two nature trails, an observation tower and the dike for hiking and biking.
Consider this
- Roads are narrow with no turnaround at dead ends, and sites are small and close, reviewers say.
- Airboats and boat-ramp traffic can be noisy, and sugar cane burning brings smoke.
- Wi-Fi and cell signal are weak, and reviewers report power outages.
- Booking is by phone only, and some reviewers say their site didn’t match their reservation.
Winter in Belle Glade
Typical January afternoon
76°
Belle Glade
Belle Glade (NOAA)
32°
Chicago
Chicago O’Hare
44 degrees warmer than Chicago, with nights near 52°. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
Torry Island’s sites come in groups, and the group sets the price. Main sites (01–118) are the priciest, especially the “water sites”; the large 200s and 600s groups are cheapest and include water-and-electric-only sites.
Main water sites $70/night
The waterfront sites in the Main section. $300 a week or $760 a month.
Main non-water $60/night
Full-hookup Main sites away from the water. $275 a week or $700 a month.
Sites 400–429 $70/night
A smaller full-hookup group at the top price. $300 a week or $760 a month.
Sites 200–382 & 679–707 $40–$50/night
$50 with full hookups, $40 with water and electric only. Weekly $160–$220, monthly $520–$650.
Nightly$40–$70By site group, taxes included
Weekly$160–$300By site group
Monthly$520–$760By site group
BookingBy phone(561) 996-6322
Guests2 adults, 2 kidsExtra guests $5 a day
Vehicles2 per siteUp to 3 plus RV on select sites
Early arrival$58 to 11 a.m.
Late departure$51 to 4 p.m.
Gate card$10Security deposit
PetsAllowedDog park; ask about rules
Checked against the City of Belle Glade’s rates page (effective October 1, 2025) on October 12, 2026. Rates include sales tax and the county tourism tax and can change; call (561) 996-6322 to confirm.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site group am I in? Prices run from $40 to $70 a night depending on the group and hookups.
- Will my rig fit? There’s no official length; The Dyrt says up to 35 ft, and a 42-ft rig was reported.
- Is it 30 or 50 amp? Listings disagree, so ask for your site.
- Can I get exactly the site I reserved? Ask the office to confirm your site number.
- What time can I arrive? Arriving between 8 and 11 a.m. costs $5; ask about check-in times.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to camp on the Big O?
Cross the swing bridge, back in by the water and launch at sunrise. Call the City of Belle Glade to reserve your site.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Campground photos: Blueeagle55 (RVs along the water) and Blueeagle55 (marina) on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), and the City of Belle Glade, with our thanks. Video: 1776 Drone Airlines on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Ebyabe (Clewiston Museum; CC BY-SA 3.0), Ebyabe (Torry Island swing bridge; CC BY-SA 3.0), Ebyabe (Pahokee; CC BY-SA 3.0) and SwampElitist (Herbert Hoover Dike; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: South Bay RV Campground, Crooked Hook RV Resort and DuPuis Campground (see their pages for credits). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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