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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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

Site
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
1.0%
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Carla m

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: WFRN

3

I think it would be nice if the picnic table area was free of ants and debris. It looked like it had sat there a while. Other than that we love it there it’s beautiful. The bathrooms were clean. Showers were nice shower curtains were clean and the people that take care of it to good job.

Karin S

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WFRN

5

Lovely quaint park on the river. Excellent place to fish and launch into the water. Perfect place to stay when visiting SWFL. Thanks to the volunteer hosts, Barbara and Mike, the park is pristine. They ensured everyone's security and handled details of checking in/out and typical campsite challenges quickly and with care.

Jim C

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: WFRN

5

Very clean and well maintained. Friendly staff.

Eddie D

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: WFRN

5

Quiet secluded location with natural river surroundings. Very serene except occasional boat noise from locals who visit for free, but it's always temporary.

DONALD E

Verified

August 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WFRN

5

What an absolutely marvelous campground. There is nowhere else in the area that compares. I could use a few less speed bumps on the road in, but once you get there you don't want to leave.

Paul C

Verified

August 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN

5

The park is one of the best-maintained properties we’ve stayed at. Thank you for taking pride in your work! Everything was clean, well cared for, and in great condition. It’s obvious the staff puts a lot of effort into keeping the park looking its best. We really appreciated the attention to detail and would definitely stay here again.

bonney J

Verified

August 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN

5

Great time as always. The only difference this time was the host was constantly watching everyone. It made us feel very uncomfortable. We had our car wheel on the corner of the grass for two minutes and the host called my personal phone to tell me to move it. I thought there was sn emergency or something!!

Judi D

Verified

August 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN

5

Site 10 is one of the best sites around. While it was hot while we were there, this site gave us an inordinate amount of shade to make it comfortable being outside. The wildlife and waterfall with this place is so much fun to watch and the good thing is it’s in our backyard. We will be back soon. Highly recommend.

darryl s

Verified

August 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WFRN

5

Best site in the park. The people that maintain the park do an awesome job. Always very clean and quiet. All the sites are level and paved. i come here often.

Frank S

Verified

August 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN

3

I really enjoy coming to this campground. Relaxing and a beautiful location. One issue that I noticed since my last visit to this campground is all the speed bumps they have now installed. To get in here you have to cross at least 7 speed bumps!!! Very excessive if you ask me. Not to mention these speed bumps are not good for our campers to cross over every 10 yards. I can only imagine a full Class A going over all these bumps. Pleas remove some of them, having this many in a short distance is not good for our suspension systems on our campers.
Overall this is still my favorite go to when I want to get away for the weekend!!

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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