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VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN
Really nice place.
I'd like to keep it a secret.
Care takers are wonderful people.
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1317 reviews
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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March 13, 2026 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN
Really nice place.
I'd like to keep it a secret.
Care takers are wonderful people.
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March 13, 2026 Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN
Really nice place.
I'd like to keep it a secret.
Care takers are wonderful people.
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March 14, 2026 Stayed at: 23, Loop: WFRN
It’s complete daylight at night due to the overabundance of led street lights.
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March 14, 2026 Stayed at: 23, Loop: WFRN
It’s complete daylight at night due to the overabundance of led street lights.
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March 18, 2026 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN
As always, COE is a top notch place to stay ans is incredibly budget friendly. The sites here are paved and level with W/E hook ups. A real plus was mixed recycling. Love, love love it.
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March 18, 2026 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN
As always, COE is a top notch place to stay ans is incredibly budget friendly. The sites here are paved and level with W/E hook ups. A real plus was mixed recycling. Love, love love it.
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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN
Nice campground, the sites were a little crowded but the main reason we didn't enjoy it was because the bugs were terrible. We couldn't go outside without being swarmed by some sort of non biting bug.
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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: WFRN
Last minute booking for 3 nights at 3 different sites. Volunteer staff helped coordinate the moves to the next site very well.
This is our favorite campground in the area, and is pretty close to our home base. It’s always well maintained, clean, etc. This visit, early March, there were quite a few flying insects, not mosquitos, probably a spring blooming. I’m sure we will return as often as we can.
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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN
Nice campground, the sites were a little crowded but the main reason we didn't enjoy it was because the bugs were terrible. We couldn't go outside without being swarmed by some sort of non biting bug.
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March 20, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: WFRN
Last minute booking for 3 nights at 3 different sites. Volunteer staff helped coordinate the moves to the next site very well.
This is our favorite campground in the area, and is pretty close to our home base. It’s always well maintained, clean, etc. This visit, early March, there were quite a few flying insects, not mosquitos, probably a spring blooming. I’m sure we will return as often as we can.
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17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920 United States
Elevation: 3 ft
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...
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.
Turn N on SR 31 and travel 1.5 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.
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.
Last updated: October 21, 2026