About W.p. Franklin N
Available sites
37 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
James G
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN
Excellent staff , bathrooms were clean and updated.
Dave B
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN
We love WP Franklin. It is a beautiful campground, very clean and well maintained. It is nice to sit and watch the boats go up and down the river. The bad news: They have added speed BUMPS to the entrance road. These are horrible. They are so rough. The whole motor home shakes from side to side and even going in and out of the park in my truck, they are extremely rough. Something needs to be done with them.
Craig M
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful, clean and quiet.!
Frank C
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: WFRN
We were very lucky the weather was perfect. The only thing that made it a little harder was there they were working on the bridge for 10 days but that's it the locks were great
Ana M P
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN
Beautiful place, really enjoyed fishing from the back of our site, and the campground host were the nicest people.
Keith D
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WFRN
Loved this campground. Everything is well maintained and spots are good size, even though you’re close to others. Bathrooms are well maintained also.
Odalys A
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: WFRN
Great experience and friendly staff
Peter T
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
WP Franklin Lock and Dam Campground is a wonderful campground. Every site is sideways to water with a private covered picnic table so you can enjoy the view without getting fried. I liked the kayaking opportunities on both sides of the lock as the campground is part of the dam. I have never been able to get in during the winter, but April was pretty nice - cool breeze most of the time. The only disappointments were when I flew my drone it brought out the national guard - nothing in the campground rules mentions drones and I had flown mine there before, but if there was a note in the rules or a sign I would not have caused the alarm. Oh, and for reasons I cannot fathom, there are 6 super aggressive speed bumps on the .4 mi entrance road. I feel one or two speed humps would do the job without the constant stopping. Small price I suppose for a nice campground at a Corps of Engineers price.
Chrisanna W
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN
W.P. Franklin Dam Camp Site, was clean, friendly campers, facilities, were clean, campsites well kept and every bannister has a water view! There was a nature trail across the highway, and multiple areas to bike through. It was a nice relaxing weekend for us!
Henk K
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
You would have received a five star rating if you only would have installed two speed humps in the entrance road strategically located. Seven is a little over the top for the contents of my refrigerator, etc.
The staff is very helpful and friendly. The facilities were clean.
Nice views from all campsites.
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...
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.
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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