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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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)

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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

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37 Sites Available

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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 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.8

Overall rating

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4 stars 10.2% (134)
3 stars 3.3% (44)
2 stars 1.0% (13)
1 star 0.7% (9)

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Donna H

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April 13, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN

Absolutely beautiful campground and the host was super helpful providing a lot of great information.

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Vivien H

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April 13, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN

The bathrooms nearest to the boat ramp could use a little upgrading. A fish cleaning area near the fishing pier would be wonderful. Even though........this is a GREAT campground.

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Donna H

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April 13, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: WFRN

Absolutely beautiful campground and the host was super helpful providing a lot of great information.

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Stephen W

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April 9, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN

This is one of our top five campgrounds in the state of Florida !!! Every site has a water view. Clean, well managed facility.

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Stephen W

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April 9, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN

This is one of our top five campgrounds in the state of Florida !!! Every site has a water view. Clean, well managed facility.

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John B

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April 8, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN

We've visited Franklin Locks CG several times. Very pretty and quiet CG.

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John B

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April 8, 2025 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN

We've visited Franklin Locks CG several times. Very pretty and quiet CG.

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Jim M

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April 3, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: WFRN

Very well maintained park. Great location.

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Jim M

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April 3, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: WFRN

Very well maintained park. Great location.

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Deborah C

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April 2, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: WFRN

The two volunteers that manage the site were fantastic. We had a broken awning and Andrew got us in contact with someone who can fix it. A shout out for Andrew who was very helpful. Thanks for all your hard work.

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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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