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1317 reviews
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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February 19, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: WFRN
Rally difficult to reserve a campsite here, and I can understand why - it's a great little campground! The campground itself is very well maintained, and the campground hosts are diligent about keeping it neat. There's a nice fishing pier with a great view of the dam. It's also close enough to Fort Myers to easily grocery shop and it's an easy drive to Manatee Park.
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February 19, 2024 Stayed at: 03, Loop: WFRN
Rally difficult to reserve a campsite here, and I can understand why - it's a great little campground! The campground itself is very well maintained, and the campground hosts are diligent about keeping it neat. There's a nice fishing pier with a great view of the dam. It's also close enough to Fort Myers to easily grocery shop and it's an easy drive to Manatee Park.
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February 22, 2024 Stayed at: 12, Loop: WFRN
We loved the site and would love to come back again. Mike (camp host) was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed meeting him. We would highly recommend W.P. Franklin and hope we can get a site again next winter!!
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February 22, 2024 Stayed at: 12, Loop: WFRN
We loved the site and would love to come back again. Mike (camp host) was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed meeting him. We would highly recommend W.P. Franklin and hope we can get a site again next winter!!
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February 25, 2024 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN
This is our favorite campground.
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February 25, 2024 Stayed at: 21, Loop: WFRN
This is our favorite campground.
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February 27, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN
wonderful!
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February 27, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WFRN
wonderful!
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February 29, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
Extremely well maintained park. Manager greeted us after hours,too. We enjoyed watching the lock activity. A+ camp.
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February 29, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: WFRN
Extremely well maintained park. Manager greeted us after hours,too. We enjoyed watching the lock activity. A+ camp.
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17850 North Franklin Lock Road, Alva, FL 33920 United States
Elevation: 3 ft
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.
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.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 3,389
Nearby city: Lehigh Acres, FL
Approx. 9 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 13 ft
Alva, FL
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