Fishing, kayaking, and hiking are the main draws at McCarthy Ranch Preserve, a municipal campground west of Port St. Lucie where all sites face a large lake. Campers looking for campgrounds near Port St. Lucie will find this spot runs $20–$30 per night with drinking water, showers, a dump station, and ADA-accessible facilities on site. No electrical hookups are available, so a generator is necessary for power. Bathrooms are walkable from the first four sites but require a short drive from sites farther out. bluefiel ranch preserve is an alternative for campers who want a comparable natural setting nearby.
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Map & DirectionsMcCarthy Ranch Preserve is located in Florida near Port St. Lucie
Coordinates
27.23597863 N
80.51022474 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 24 min from Port St. Lucie, FL
- 49 min from Sebastian, FL
- 1 hr 20 min from Sebring, FL
- 2 hrs 5 min from Punta Gorda, FL








