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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

37 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 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)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.8
1317 reviews
5
84.8%
1117
4
10.2%
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3
3.3%
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2
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Marjorie C

Verified

May 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN

5

It's a beautiful place. Lots of wildlife. We saw a manatee, porpoises, dolphins, schools of fish, night herons, little blue herons and eagles. It's quiet with spacious sites. We'll be back!!!

Anthony James V

Verified

May 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN

5

It was our first time at this Campground. We live just up the road in Arcadia and decided to take a 2 night trip to make sure everything was running alright before we head up North for a couple of months. We chose site #11 which is a pull-thru and parallels the Caloosahatchee River. What a great site ... We watched boats coming and going through the locks and saw birds hunting for fish. A very relaxing couple of days with great views. The staff at the office were very helpful and friendly when we arrived as well. We will definitely be coming back again. The entire Campground was well maintained.

Katherine D

Verified

May 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN

4

Very nice park. Friendly hosts and clean areas. Spots are a little close, but all have a water view. Ft Myers is not far for sightseeing

Ken S

Verified

May 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN

4

Great Hosts, beautiful setting

Katherine D

Verified

May 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN

4

Very nice park. Friendly hosts and clean areas. Spots are a little close, but all have a water view. Ft Myers is not far for sightseeing

Ken S

Verified

May 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN

4

Great Hosts, beautiful setting

Liz B

Verified

May 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WFRN

4

The restrooms and showers were not cleaned as well as previous visits.

There were pads available but the website showed fully booked.

Overall we love this campsite only wish we could get a space more often.

Liz B

Verified

May 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WFRN

4

The restrooms and showers were not cleaned as well as previous visits.

There were pads available but the website showed fully booked.

Overall we love this campsite only wish we could get a space more often.

Deborah P

Verified

May 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN

5

We landed the best site! We had front row seats to the best sunsets, dolphin playing and feeding, a Momma duck with her six chicks, The weather was great with a cool breeze at night.

Christy E S

Verified

May 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WFRN

5

Sites were clean and level. Surroundings pleasant and quiet.

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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