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
Stephen R
VerifiedApril 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: WFRN
One if the most beautiful , clean, best water pressure campgrounds I've been at. I lived for 21 years bout 25 mi from it and never took the time to check it out. My bad. Host staff is wonderful people.
Maria P
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN
clean, quiet, easy parking
anyone with a boat, kayak will have even more fun
Maria P
VerifiedApril 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN
clean, quiet, easy parking
anyone with a boat, kayak will have even more fun
Paul S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: WFRN
We happened upon this campground while tent camping with the Cub Scouts at the regional park down the street (decided to look around on the GPS & spotted this little slice of paradise!).
Nice & quiet, kids love it for fishing.
Paul S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: WFRN
We happened upon this campground while tent camping with the Cub Scouts at the regional park down the street (decided to look around on the GPS & spotted this little slice of paradise!).
Nice & quiet, kids love it for fishing.
Ed S
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WFRN
Very nice infrastructure at this small park with friendly staff. All the sites are on the water. The dump station is very awkward especially for tote tanks. There is nothing to do here but there is a preserve just down the road with bike and hiking trails. The water looked pretty dirty and there were signs warning about toxic algae and algaecide being applied to the water.
The river has clearly been turned into a big ditch with all the environmental consequences. I believe this water way has been sited as a source for nutrients that cause red tides on the west coast because it drains the polluted water from the Okeechobee lake directly into the bay and gulf. With no benefit of filtering that results from a natural river the nutrient load is unabated. Of course the problem is much more extensive than just this ditch but this review is about the park on the ditch.
Ed S
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WFRN
Very nice infrastructure at this small park with friendly staff. All the sites are on the water. The dump station is very awkward especially for tote tanks. There is nothing to do here but there is a preserve just down the road with bike and hiking trails. The water looked pretty dirty and there were signs warning about toxic algae and algaecide being applied to the water.
The river has clearly been turned into a big ditch with all the environmental consequences. I believe this water way has been sited as a source for nutrients that cause red tides on the west coast because it drains the polluted water from the Okeechobee lake directly into the bay and gulf. With no benefit of filtering that results from a natural river the nutrient load is unabated. Of course the problem is much more extensive than just this ditch but this review is about the park on the ditch.
Robert Y
VerifiedApril 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN
excellent campground
Robert Y
VerifiedApril 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN
excellent campground
Lisa J
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: WFRN
What a beautiful park. All the sites were very well kept with such a beautiful view of the water. The bathrooms were clean and the pump out station was super easy to use. We’ll definitely be back!
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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