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

Featured amenities

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%
134
3
3.3%
44
2
1.0%
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1
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9

Timothy C

Verified

March 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: WFRN

5

Beautiful area, must make reservations far in advance during high season!

John T

Verified

March 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN

5

Nice site and quiet except for the boaters on the weekends
We were in site 22

John T

Verified

March 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: WFRN

5

Nice site and quiet except for the boaters on the weekends
We were in site 22

Donald T

Verified

March 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WFRN

5

Great campground, the host were great and there to help in any way possible. Bathrooms and shower were very nice and up h the o date. Site were good size for us with a green space for our dog.

Donald T

Verified

March 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: WFRN

5

Great campground, the host were great and there to help in any way possible. Bathrooms and shower were very nice and up h the o date. Site were good size for us with a green space for our dog.

susan O

Verified

March 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: WFRN

5

Nice spot. Lucky to get a spot.

susan O

Verified

March 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: WFRN

5

Nice spot. Lucky to get a spot.

Edward T

Verified

March 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WFRN

4

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.

Robert S

Verified

March 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN

3

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.

Edward T

Verified

March 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WFRN

4

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.

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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