W.p. Franklin N

17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, Florida, United States
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Winter Foliage at W.P. Franklin N. Campground
West Loop of W.P. Franklin North Campground
Campsite View of W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam
Fishing Pier
Group Picnic Shelter

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About W.p. Franklin N

Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida. The campground, about 10 mi east of Fort Myers, provides visitors with a taste of tranquil, tropical country life. Nearby Telegraph Creek, offers exciting opportunities to canoe Florida's backcountry swamps and view wildlife.

Available sites

37 total sites
RV Sites 29 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 8 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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37 Sites Available

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🚐 02, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 03, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 04, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 05, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 06, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 07, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 08, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 09, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 10, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft
🚐 11, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 12, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft
🚐 13, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 14, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 15, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 16, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 17, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 18, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 19, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 20, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 21, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 22, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 23, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 24, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 33 × 12 ft
🚐 25, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 26, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 27, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft
🚐 28, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 × 12 ft
🚐 29, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
🚐 30, Loop: WFRN RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft
⛺ Boat Site 01, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 02, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 03, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 04, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 05, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 06, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 07, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ Boat Site 08, Loop: WFRN Tent
Pet Friendly

Reviews

1317 reviews

Summary

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W.P. Franklin campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite for many visitors. The serene river surroundings and well-spaced sites offer a relaxing atmosphere for fishing and enjoying nature. However, concerns about excessive speed bumps and some strict monitoring by hosts were noted, with suggestions for improvement on these aspects.

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4.8

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3 stars 3.3% (44)
2 stars 1.0% (13)
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Gretchen G

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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN

Everything about our stay was perfect. The campground is laid out beautifully around the river, and even though it was full when we were there, it still felt very private. The grounds and accommodations were spotless. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even though it seems a bit out of town, it was convenient and easy to get anywhere we wanted. It is by far the best place we have ever camped. Thank you so much for a truly enjoyable experience.

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Gretchen G

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October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN

Everything about our stay was perfect. The campground is laid out beautifully around the river, and even though it was full when we were there, it still felt very private. The grounds and accommodations were spotless. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even though it seems a bit out of town, it was convenient and easy to get anywhere we wanted. It is by far the best place we have ever camped. Thank you so much for a truly enjoyable experience.

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Tom F

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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WFRN

Park is very clean and well run

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Tom F

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October 27, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: WFRN

Park is very clean and well run

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Anita M

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October 30, 2025 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN

This was our first time staying at an army corps of engineer campground. This exceeded my expectations as it had a nice level concrete parking area as well as a covered picnic table and water view. Everything was clean and friendly hosts checking us in.

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Anita M

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October 30, 2025 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN

This was our first time staying at an army corps of engineer campground. This exceeded my expectations as it had a nice level concrete parking area as well as a covered picnic table and water view. Everything was clean and friendly hosts checking us in.

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Micheal E

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October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN

Quiet. Facilities in good repair. Nice sunsets.

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Micheal E

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October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN

Quiet. Facilities in good repair. Nice sunsets.

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Lorilee S

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November 1, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN

We love visiting COE’s and our State Parks. We’ve been to our other two COE’s, so we had to visit this one too. The sites are a great size. We had a great view watching the water. We had a big cypress tree behind us where we put our chairs and sat under all day. There’s not much to do except relax while there. The bath houses were clean.

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Lorilee S

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November 1, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN

We love visiting COE’s and our State Parks. We’ve been to our other two COE’s, so we had to visit this one too. The sites are a great size. We had a great view watching the water. We had a big cypress tree behind us where we put our chairs and sat under all day. There’s not much to do except relax while there. The bath houses were clean.

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Location & Directions for W.p. Franklin N

17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920 United States

Elevation: 3 ft

Getting There

From I-75, take Exit 141, following SR 80 E to SR 31. Turn N on

SR 31 and travel 4 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on

North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.

From I-75, take Exit 143, following Bayshore Boulevard E to SR 31...

Nearest town

Alva, FL - 5.9 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-75, with exits 141 and 143 leading to SR 31. From SR 31, travelers can reach SR 78, which connects directly to North Franklin Lock Road.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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