W.p. Franklin N Near Alva, FL

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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.

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🚐 02, Loop: WFRN RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 33 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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🚐 02, Loop: WFRN RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 33 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 34 × 12 ft

🚐 29, Loop: WFRN RV

Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 12 ft

⛺ Boat Site 01, Loop: WFRN Tent

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Reviews (1317)

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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.

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Joseph W

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

Great Campground, staff very friendly, will be back

Wayne M

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August 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: WFRN

Do not tell anyone about this. Lets keep it a secret. The two volunteers(Mike and bride). Available 24/7 doing an amazing job.

Guy T

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August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN

Always a pleasure to stay here. Speed bumps are kind of aggressive but once in it’s well maintained and the sites on the river offer enough privacy. The staff makes you feel welcome.

John M

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August 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: WFRN

Always secure and clean at all the gov recreation sites across the states. My wife and i use them often! Thank You for keeping them available for us!

Nancy J

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August 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: WFRN

Would be awesome to have full hookup! Restrooms need updating terribly.
Landscaping is well taken care of!
Concrete walkway and fishing dock are well cared for also!

Tish R

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September 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WFRN

We felt it was the best campground ever. So clean and maintained. Kind and friendly volunteers. We will go back. Great place.

Douglas B

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September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WFRN

Spacious, clean sites; friendly staff, quiet for relaxation.

Robert K

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September 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: WFRN

Excelent water front site's. Well maintained facility's

Ray S

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September 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN

Every campsite is waterfront. The one downside is none of them are truly shady. There is a great fishing pier, but you need a net made for bridge fishing because some of the snook are very large.

Ray S

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September 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN

We love this campground. All the campsites are waterfront, all facilities are well maintained, the fishing pier is fantastic, and the campground hosts are on top of everything.

Location & Directions for W.p. Franklin N

17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920 United States

Elevation: 3 ft

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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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